Associations to the word «Abnegate»
Wiktionary
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.]
Dictionary definition
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".
Wise words
The chief difference between words and deeds is that words
are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds
can be done only for God.