abnegate — to give up or deny oneself (something); to renounce or reject
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to give up or deny oneself (something); to renounce or reject
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪt/
Example Sentences
- After winning the lottery, he surprisingly abnegated all the money to charity.
- The superhero abnegated his normal life to save the world.
- She abnegated chocolate for a month, but lasted only three days.
abnegate
VERB[/ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪt/]
to give up or deny oneself (something); to renounce or reject
The monk chose to abnegate all worldly possessions before entering the mountain temple.
She chose to abnegate wealth, delegate power, and navigate toward purpose!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin abnegare, meaning 'to deny' or 'to refuse.' The word literally meant 'to deny away from oneself,' capturing the idea of rejecting or renouncing something.
Breakdown
ab- (away from) + negare (to deny) + -ate (verb suffix meaning 'to make' or 'to do')
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📝Examples
“After winning the lottery, he surprisingly abnegated all the money to charity.”
“The superhero abnegated his normal life to save the world.”
“She abnegated chocolate for a month, but lasted only three days.”
“The politician abnegated his controversial statements after public backlash.”
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