Abnegate: meaning, definitions and examples
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abnegate
[ หรฆb.nษช.ษกeษชt ]
self-denial
To abnegate means to renounce or reject something, especially in terms of self-sacrifice or denial. It often refers to giving up one's own needs or desires for the sake of others or a greater cause.
Synonyms
forsake, reject, renounce, self-deny.
Examples of usage
- She chose to abnegate her own comforts in order to help those in need.
- The monk decided to abnegate worldly possessions and live a life of simplicity.
- In his speech, he spoke about the importance of abnegating selfish desires.
Translations
Translations of the word "abnegate" in other languages:
๐ต๐น abnegar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเฅเคฏเคพเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช abneigen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menolak
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดะผะพะฒะธัะธัั
๐ต๐ฑ wyrzec siฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๆพๆฃใใ
๐ซ๐ท abnรฉguer
๐ช๐ธ abnegar
๐น๐ท feragat etmek
๐ฐ๐ท ํฌ๊ธฐํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชูุงุฒู
๐จ๐ฟ zลeknout se
๐ธ๐ฐ vzdaลฅ sa
๐จ๐ณ ๆพๅผ
๐ธ๐ฎ odpovedati
๐ฎ๐ธ afneita
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐั ัะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแแ แงแแคแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ imtina etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ abnegar
Etymology
The word 'abnegate' originates from the Latin verb 'abnegare', which means 'to deny' or 'to refuse'. It is formed by combining the prefix 'ab-' (meaning 'away from') with 'negare' (meaning 'to deny'). The term has been used in English since the mid-16th century, reflecting concepts of self-denial and asceticism, particularly in religious contexts. Over time, it has evolved to encompass broader meanings of renunciation and self-sacrifice, often emphasizing moral or ethical dimensions.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,778, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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