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abnegate
verb
Deny or renounce
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ˈæb.nɪ.ɡeɪt
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verb
Deny or renounce
“They abnegated their gods”
verb
Surrender (power or a position)
“The King abnegated his power to the ministers”
verb
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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