Verb: abnegate 'ab-nu,geyt
- Deny or renounce
"They abnegated their gods"
- Not allow oneself to have (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
"She abnegated herself wine and spirits";
- deny
- Surrender (power or a position)
"The King abnegated his power to the ministers"
Derived forms: abnegated, abnegates, abnegating
Type of: check, contain, control, curb, deny, give up, hold, hold in, moderate, surrender
Encyclopedia: Abnegate