Abnegate Definition & Meaning
abnegate
- verb
- deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure; "She denied herself wine and spirits"
- surrender (power or a position); "The King abnegated his power to the ministers"
- deny or renounce; "They abnegated their gods"
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- What does abnegate mean?
- deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure; "She denied herself wine and spirits" surrender (power or a position); "The King abnegated his power to the ministers" deny or renounce; "They abnegated their gods"
- What part of speech is abnegate?
- Abnegate is a verb.
- How many definitions does abnegate have?
- Abnegate has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).