Abnegate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈæb.nɪ.ɡeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Abnegate is a verb meaning (transitive) To deny (oneself something); to renounce or give up (a right, a power, a claim, a privilege, a convenience).
Meaning
(transitive) To deny (oneself something); to renounce or give up (a right, a power, a claim, a privilege, a convenience).
More Meanings
- (transitive) To relinquish; to surrender; to abjure.
Example Sentences
All ancient and modern histories of nations abnegate God.
To compel a state, upon theories of doubtful statutory interpretation, to appear as defendant suitor in its own courts, and to litigate with private parties as to whether it had abnegated its sovereignty of exemption, would be intolerable.
Word Forms
- abnegates
- abnegating
- abnegated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include renounce, atsake, abrenounce, denegate, forswear, aband.
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