verb
abnegate
Abnegate (verb) means to give up something, such as a right or privilege, often as an act of self-denial.
verb
1
To give up something, such as a right or privilege, often as an act of self-denial.
2
To let go of something completely, handing it over or giving it up for good.
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Etymology
First recorded in 1657. It may come from Latin abnegō ("to refuse, reject"), made up of ab ("away from") and negō ("to deny"); alternatively, it may be a back-formation from abnegation.
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What is the meaning of abnegate?
"abnegate" (verb) means to give up something, such as a right or privilege, often as an act of self-denial.
What is another word for abnegate?
Other words for "abnegate" include deny.
What are the different meanings of abnegate?
"abnegate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To give up something, such as a right or privilege, often as an act of self-denial; 2. To let go of something completely, handing it over or giving it up for good.
