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abnegate

verb

Deny or renounce

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
A
Ends with
E
Contains
BN
Scrabble score
11

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Pronunciation

ˈæb.nɪ.ɡeɪt

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verb

  1. Deny or renounce

    “They abnegated their gods”

verb

  1. Surrender (power or a position)

    “The King abnegated his power to the ministers”

verb

  1. Deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure

    “She denied herself wine and spirits”

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They abnegated their gods
The King abnegated his power to the ministers
She denied herself wine and spirits

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