abnegated

The word “abnegated” has 4 syllables: ab-ne-gat-ed

It's pronounced as /ˈæb.nɪ.ˌɡeɪ.tɪd/

What is synonym and antonym for abnegated?

In the thesaurus, “abnegated” has 49 synonyms and 37 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for abnegated

abandoned
abdicated
abjured
backed down
backed off
backtracked
bolted
ceded
contradicted
controverted
demitted
denied
deserted
disallowed
disavowed
disclaimed
disowned
disproved
disputed
foreswore
forsook
forswore
gainsaid
gave up
handed over
negated
negatived
quit
quitted
rebutted
recalled
recanted
refuted
relinquished
reneged
renounced
repealed
repudiated
resigned
retracted
revoked
spurned
surrendered
took back
unsaid
vacated
waived
withdrew
yielded

Antonyms for abnegated

accepted
acknowledged
admitted
adopted
affirmed
appropriated
arrogated
asserted
assumed
avowed
backed
claimed
confirmed
confiscated
contended
declared
defended
embraced
endorsed
espoused
guarded
indorsed
maintained
proclaimed
professed
protected
safeguarded
secured
seized
stated
supported
took over
upheld
usurped
vouched
vowed
wrested

Meanings of abnegated

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

His ambitions were abnegated in favor of supporting his family through difficult times.
The project's original scope was abnegated due to budget constraints.
Sarah's desire for recognition was abnegated by her commitment to teamwork.
The leader's authority was not to be abnegated even in the face of opposition.
The compromise abnegated some of the core principles initially set forth in the agreement.

On this page you'll find 86 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abnegated, such as: abandoned, abdicated, abjured, accepted, acknowledged, admitted, adopted.

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