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

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