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abnegate

/'/&/bn/@/,g/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

  1. deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure

    verb.possession

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. surrender (power or a position)

    verb.competition

    Examples
    The King abnegated his power to the ministers.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. deny or renounce

    verb.communication

    Examples
    They abnegated their gods.

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. To deny and reject; to abjure.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

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