abnegate

[ ab-ni-geyt ]

verb (used with object)

, ab·ne·gat·ed, ab·ne·gat·ing.

1. to refuse or deny oneself (some rights, conveniences, etc.); reject; renounce.
2. to relinquish; give up.

abnegate

/ ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪt /

verb

1. tr to deny to oneself; renounce (privileges, pleasure, etc)

Derived Forms

• ˌabneˈgation, noun
• ˈabneˌgator, noun

Other Words From

• abne·gation noun
• abne·gator noun
• un·abne·gated adjective
• un·abne·gating adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of abnegate¹

1650–60; < Latin abnegātus denied (past participle of abnegāre ). See ab-, negate

Word History and Origins

Origin of abnegate¹

C17: from Latin abnegāre to deny

Example Sentences

She spurns the doctrine that it is woman's position to abnegate and to immolate herself.

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The quality of Mantchou has thus by degrees become a very costly affair, and many, of consequence, seek altogether to abnegate it.

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In those days the strong made no pretence to protect the weak, or to abnegate their natural power.

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In the vanity typical of the insecure, they abnegate all foreign knowledge.

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The most God-like man is the one who can abnegate without feeling the sacrifice.

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