verwerping — meaning in English
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English meaning
- abnegation noun The act of holding back your own wishes, needs or interests.
- renunciation noun A formal declaration that you are giving up a right, title, claim or citizenship.
- vituperation noun The act of scolding someone very harshly.
Senses
verwerping is used for these senses in English:
- abnegation A denial; a renunciation; denial of desire or self-interest. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
- renunciation The act of rejecting or renouncing something as invalid.
- vituperation Criticism or invective that is sustained and overly harsh; abuse, severe blame or censure.
renunciation — full definition
- noun A formal declaration that you are giving up a right, title, claim or citizenship.
- noun The act of deliberately giving up a pleasure, possession or belief, often for moral or religious reasons.
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