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Definition of Abnegate
1. Verb. Deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure. "She denied herself wine and spirits"
Exact synonyms: Deny
Related verbs: Deny, Refuse
Generic synonyms: Check, Contain, Control, Curb, Hold, Hold In, Moderate
Derivative terms: Abnegation, Denial, Denier
Related verbs: Deny, Refuse
Generic synonyms: Check, Contain, Control, Curb, Hold, Hold In, Moderate
Derivative terms: Abnegation, Denial, Denier
2. Verb. Surrender (power or a position). "The King abnegated his power to the ministers"
3. Verb. Deny or renounce. "They abnegated their gods"
Definition of Abnegate
1. v. t. To deny and reject; to abjure.
Definition of Abnegate
1. to deny to oneself [v -GATED, -GATING, -GATES]