abnegate
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nɪˌgeɪt verb (used with object), ab·ne·gat·ed, ab·ne·gat·ing.
1.
to refuse or deny oneself (some rights, conveniences, etc.); reject; renounce.
2.
to relinquish; give up.
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| —vb | |
| (tr) to deny to oneself; renounce (privileges, pleasure, etc) | |
| [C17: from Latin abnegāre to deny] | |
| abne'gation | |
| —n | |
| 'abnegator | |
| —n | |
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Word Origin & History
abnegate
1650s, from L. abnegat-, pp. stem of abnegare "to refuse, deny" (see abnegation).
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Example sentences
To do otherwise is to abnegate responsibility for the future of our country.
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