abnegating

The word “abnegating” has 4 syllables: ab-ne-gat-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈæb.nɪ.ˌɡeɪ.tɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for abnegating?

In the thesaurus, “abnegating” has 8 synonyms and 15 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for abnegating

  • abdicating
  • contradicting
  • denying
  • relinquishing
  • renouncing
  • resigning
  • retracting
  • withdrawing

Antonyms for abnegating

  • acknowledging
  • admitting
  • affirming
  • appropriating
  • asserting
  • assuming
  • claiming
  • contending
  • declaring
  • defending
  • maintaining
  • proclaiming
  • protecting
  • stating
  • supporting

Meanings of abnegating

  • 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

  • Abnegating personal desires can sometimes lead to a sense of fulfillment in service.
  • She found solace in abnegating her own needs to care for her ailing parents.
  • The monk practiced abnegating worldly possessions as part of his spiritual journey.
  • In times of crisis, leaders must demonstrate courage by abnegating fear for the greater good.
  • The principle of justice involves abnegating biases and prejudices for impartiality.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abnegating, such as: abdicating, acknowledging, admitting, affirming, appropriating, asserting, assuming.

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