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1. (v.t.) abnegate
to refuse or deny (rights, comforts, etc.) to oneself; renounce.
2. abnegate
to relinquish; give up.
Etymology: (1650–60; < L abnegātus denied, ptp. of abnegāre. See ab -, negate)
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1. (verb) deny, abnegate
deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
"She denied herself wine and spirits"
2. (verb) abnegate
surrender (power or a position)
"The King abnegated his power to the ministers"
3. (verb) abnegate
deny or renounce
"They abnegated their gods"
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1. (verb) abnegate
to deny and reject; to abjure
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