Associations to the word «Abnegation»

Wiktionary

ABNEGATION, noun. A denial; a renunciation; denial of desire or self-interest. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

Dictionary definition

ABNEGATION, noun. The denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief; "abnegation of the Holy Trinity".
ABNEGATION, noun. Renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others.

Wise words

There is no sickness worse for me than words that to be kind must lie.
Aeschylus