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Definition:
to renounce or reject
The exact meaning of abnegate can depend upon its context. For example:
  • "to abnegate his responsibilities as a father" -- to reject or ignore a duty
  • "to practice self-abnegation" -- to deny oneself (voluntarily give something up such as a luxury)
  • "to abnegate her faith" -- to reject a belief
  • "to abnegate her legal rights" -- to give up a claim, title, or position of power