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/
Korean meaning: 포기하다, 거부하다, 부인하다
Korean pronunciation: **애**브니게이트
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 mother abnegates her own meal to feed her children
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.
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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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