Abnegate Definition & Meaning

abnegate
verb
  1. deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure; "She denied herself wine and spirits"
  2. surrender (power or a position); "The King abnegated his power to the ministers"
  3. deny or renounce; "They abnegated their gods"

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