what does abnegate mean?
ABNEGATE as VERB
- Meaning
Usage Example(s)
- They abnegated their gods
Hypernyms(s) abnegate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
- Meaning
Usage Example(s)
- The King abnegated his power to the ministers
Hypernyms(s) abnegate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
- Meaning
- deny oneself (something)
- restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
Synonym(s)
Usage Example(s)
- She denied herself wine and spirits
Hypernyms(s) abnegate is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
Derived(s)
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