Abnegate: meaning, definitions and examples

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abnegate

 

[ หˆรฆb.nษช.ษกeษชt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น abnegar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคฏเคพเค—เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abneigen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menolak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดะผะพะฒะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyrzec siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”พๆฃ„ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท abnรฉguer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ abnegar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท feragat etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํฌ๊ธฐํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุงุฒู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zล™eknout se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzdaลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”พๅผƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odpovedati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afneita

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั ั‚ะฐั€ั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒแƒ แƒงแƒแƒคแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ imtina etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.