abnegating
/ˈæb.nɪ.ˌɡeɪ.tɪŋ/
VERB
1. Denying oneself something
Deliberately refusing or giving up something one desires, values, or is entitled to, often for reasons of duty, discipline, sacrifice, or principle.
1.1. Self-denial and personal sacrifice
Giving up personal desires, needs, pleasures, or comforts to fulfill responsibilities, serve others, or pursue a higher purpose.
Synonyms
- denying oneself
- forsaking
- forgoing
- giving up
- renouncing
- sacrificing
- abstaining from
Antonyms
- indulging
- gratifying
- satisfying
- embracing
- pursuing
Examples
- 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.
Related Words
- self-denial
- self-sacrifice
- abstinence
- self-restraint
- renunciation
- discipline
- austerity
1.2. Giving up rights and privileges
Voluntarily surrendering a right, claim, privilege, convenience, or personal advantage instead of exercising or retaining it.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- claiming
- asserting
- assuming
- appropriating
- seizing
- upholding
Related Words
- waiver
- entitlement
- privilege
- relinquishment
- renunciation
- concession
- surrender
VERB
2. Relinquishing or surrendering something
Deliberately abandoning, handing over, or surrendering something held, controlled, or previously maintained.
2.1. Surrendering authority or a position
Giving up an official position, governing authority, leadership role, or control over an organization or institution.
Synonyms
- abdicating
- demitting
- ceding
- handing over
- quitting
- resigning
- vacating
- yielding
Antonyms
- assuming
- appropriating
- seizing
- taking over
- usurping
Related Words
- abdication
- resignation
- leadership
- authority
- sovereignty
- governance
- succession
2.2. Withdrawing or reversing a position
Taking back, retracting, or abandoning a previously expressed statement, commitment, decision, or course of action.
Synonyms
- backing down
- backing off
- backtracking
- recanting
- recalling
- reneging
- retracting
- taking back
- unsaying
- withdrawing
Antonyms
- affirming
- confirming
- maintaining
- proclaiming
- asserting
- upholding
Related Words
- retraction
- withdrawal
- recantation
- reversal
- reneging
- backtracking
- disavowal
2.3. Renouncing beliefs or convictions
Formally abandoning, denying, or repudiating a belief, principle, conviction, or previously accepted position.
Synonyms
- abjuring
- disavowing
- forswearing
- foreswearing
- forsaking
- renouncing
- repudiating
Antonyms
Examples
- The principle of justice involves abnegating biases and prejudices for impartiality.
Related Words
- renunciation
- repudiation
- disavowal
- conviction
- ideology
- principle
- belief