Associations to the word «Abnegate»

ABNEGATE, verb. (transitive) To deny (oneself something); to renounce or give up (a right, a power, a claim, a privilege, a convenience). [First attested in the early 17th century.]

ABNEGATE, verb. (transitive) To relinquish; to surrender; to abjure. [First attested in the mid 18th century.]

ABNEGATE, verb. Deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure; "She denied herself wine and spirits".

ABNEGATE, verb. Surrender (power or a position); "The King abnegated his power to the ministers".

ABNEGATE, verb. Deny or renounce; "They abnegated their gods".