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 8 synonyms and 15 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abnegate along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abnegate
- abdicate
- contradict
- deny
- relinquish
- renounce
- resign
- retract
- withdraw
Antonyms for abnegate
- acknowledge
- admit
- affirm
- appropriate
- assert
- assume
- claim
- contend
- declare
- defend
- maintain
- proclaim
- profess
- state
- support
Meanings of abnegate
- verb
- To deny (oneself something); to renounce or give up (a right, a power, a claim, a privilege, a convenience).
- 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 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abnegate, such as: abdicate, acknowledge, admit, affirm, appropriate, assert, assume.
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