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ab·ne·gate
 abnegate
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- pronunciation:
- aeb
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- Word Parts
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
abnegates, abnegating, abnegated |
| definition 1: |
to surrender (a right or privilege); renounce.
Since he's renounced his citizenship, he has also abnegated his right to vote.- synonyms:
- surrender
- similar words:
- renounce
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| definition 2: |
to give up; relinquish.
When she became a nun, she abnegated a life of comfort and ease. |
| related words: |
abdicate, renounce, surrender |
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| derivations: |
abnegation (n.), abnegator (n.) |
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