abnegation

Noun

Meaning

a denial; a renunciation.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

denial self-denial self-abnegation self-renunciation stonewall temperance surrender sacrifice rejection refusal cancellation abandonment restraint negation abstinence

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Antonyms

annex agreement sex invasion adaptation reception

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Hypernyms

denial renunciation selflessness self-sacrifice forswearing forgoing

Related terms

abnegate abnegator abnegatory

Phrases with the word

statement abnegation

Examples

The supreme blossoming of character lies (or reside) in renounciation (or renuncement) and abnegation of self ("abnégation de soi", Fr.) African Spir

When we choose to have an abortion, we must do so understanding the full ramifications of what we are doing. Anything less feels to me to be hypocritical, a selfish abnegation of reality and responsibility. Ayelet Waldman

Above all, remember that God looks for solid virtues in us, such as patience, humility, obedience, abnegation of your own will - that is, the good will to serve Him and our neighbor in Him. His providence allows us other devotions only insofar as He sees that they are useful to us. Ignatius of Loyola

The ethic of conservation is the explicit abnegation of man's dominion over the Earth. Ann Coulter

May it please Christ our Lord to grant us true humility and abnegation of will and judgment, so that we may deserve to begin to be His disciples. Ignatius of Loyola

abnegation of the Holy Trinity Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

ABN Abnaki abnegate abnegative abnegator abnegatory