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   abnegation

   /ˌabnɪˈɡeɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. the action of renouncing or rejecting something: "abnegation of political power" Similar renunciationrejectionrefusalabandonmentabdicationsurrendergiving uprelinquishmentabjurationrepudiationdenialeschewaldisavowalcasting asideOpposite acceptance
   • ▪ self-denial: "people are capable of abnegation and unselfishness" Similar self-denialself-sacrificeabstinencetemperancecontinenceasceticismabstemiousnessausterityrenunciationresignationOpposite self-indulgence

   Word Origin Middle English: from Latin abnegatio(n-), from the verb abnegare (see abnegate).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › abnegationABNEGATION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ABNEGATION definition: 1. the act of not allowing yourself to have something, especially something you like or want: 2…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of ABNEGATION is denial; especially : self-denial. How to use abnegation in a sentence.

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   When you purposely deny yourself something, especially in favor of the needs of others, you would describe this act as an abnegation. This has to be your choice, not the choice of others — so it's not abnegation when your parents don't let you stay out all night.

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   Abnegation definition: the act or an instance of abnegating, or denying oneself some rights, conveniences, etc.. See examples of ABNEGATION used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › abnegationABNEGATION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ABNEGATION meaning: 1. the act of not allowing yourself to have something, especially something you like or want: 2…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › abnegationABNEGATION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   ABNEGATION definition: a giving up of rights, etc.; self-denial ; renunciation | Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › abnegationAbnegation - definition of abnegation by The Free Dictionary

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   abnegation. noun. 1. giving up, surrender, refusal, rejection, abandonment, renunciation, sacrifice, forbearance, disallowance, relinquishment, eschewal, abjuration He attacked 'society' for its abnegation of responsibility.