 abnegate |
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| 1. | [ verb ] surrender | |
| Examples: | "The King abnegated his power to the ministers" |
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| Related terms: | surrender abnegator | |
| 2. | [ verb ] deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure | |
| Synonyms: | deny | |
| Examples: | "She denied herself wine and spirits" |
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| Related terms: | control deny abnegation | |
| 3. | [ verb ] deny or renounce | |
| Examples: | "They abnegated their gods" |
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| Related terms: | deny abnegation | |
| Similar spelling: |
abnegator abnegation abeyance abience |
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