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verwerping — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • abnegation noun A denial; a renunciation; denial of desire or self-interest.
  • renunciation noun A formal declaration that you are giving up a right, title, claim or citizenship.
  • vituperation noun The act of vituperating; severely blaming or censuring.

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

  1. noun A formal declaration that you are giving up a right, title, claim or citizenship.
  2. noun The act of deliberately giving up a pleasure, possession or belief, often for moral or religious reasons.

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