abnegate

The word “abnegate” has 3 syllables: ab-ne-gate

It's pronounced as /ˈæb.nɪ.ˌɡeɪt/

What is synonym and antonym for abnegate?

In the thesaurus, “abnegate” has 54 synonyms and 40 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abnegate along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for abnegate

abandon
abdicate
abjure
abstain
back down
back off
backtrack
bolt
cede
contradict
controvert
decline
demit
deny
desert
disallow
disavow
disclaim
disown
disprove
dispute
forbear
foreswear
forgo
forsake
forswear
gainsay
give up
hand over
negate
negative
quit
rebut
recall
recant
refrain
refute
reject
relinquish
renege
renounce
repeal
repudiate
resign
retract
revoke
spurn
surrender
take back
unsay
vacate
waive
withdraw
yield

Antonyms for abnegate

accept
acknowledge
admit
adopt
affirm
appropriate
arrogate
assert
assume
avow
back
claim
confirm
confiscate
contend
continue
declare
defend
embrace
endorse
espouse
guard
indorse
indulge
maintain
proclaim
profess
protect
safeguard
secure
seize
state
support
take over
uphold
use
usurp
vouch
vow
wrest

Meanings of abnegate

verb
1. To deny (oneself something); to renounce or give up (a right, a power, a claim, a privilege, a convenience).
2. To relinquish; to surrender; to abjure.

Example Sentences

She chose to abnegate her personal desires in order to support her family's needs.
The leader's decision to abnegate personal luxuries inspired loyalty among the team.
It's essential to abnegate selfish tendencies for the greater good of the community.
The monk's vow of silence required him to constantly abnegate the urge to speak.
In times of crisis, individuals often find the strength to abnegate personal fears for the sake of collective safety.

On this page you'll find 94 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abnegate, such as: abandon, abdicate, abjure, abstain, accept, acknowledge, admit.

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