abnegate in Dutch
abnegate in Dutch is ontzeggen, afzweren, verwerpen — abnegate means to give up something, such as a right or privilege, often as an act of self-denial.
abnegate in Dutch
ontzeggen
(transitive) To deny (oneself something); to renounce or give up (a right, a power, a claim, a privilege, a convenience). [First attested in the early 17th century.]
afzweren
(transitive) To relinquish; to surrender; to abjure. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
ontzeggen
(transitive) To relinquish; to surrender; to abjure. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
verwerpen
(transitive) To relinquish; to surrender; to abjure. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
verzaken
(transitive) To relinquish; to surrender; to abjure. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]
What does "abnegate" mean?
- verb To give up something, such as a right or privilege, often as an act of self-denial.
- verb To let go of something completely, handing it over or giving it up for good.
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What is "abnegate" in Dutch?
"abnegate" in Dutch is ontzeggen, afzweren, verwerpen. abnegate means: To give up something, such as a right or privilege, often as an act of self-denial.
Are there other ways to say "abnegate" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "abnegate": ontzeggen, afzweren, verwerpen, verzaken.
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