Abnegation [ab-ni-gey-shuhn]Noun
- the act of renouncing or rejecting something
- self-denial
Synonyms:
self-denial, renouncement, repudiation
Usage:
1. The couples sudden abnegation of life in the fast lane to work as missionaries stunned everyone
2. He abnegated his political power and resigned to the mountains
2. He abnegated his political power and resigned to the mountains
Antonyms:
embrace, acceptance
embrace, acceptance
Related forms:
Verb: abnegate
