26984 words

abnegation

2 definitions • 4 examples
1
the act of not allowing yourself to have something, especially something you like or want:

Examples:

They believe it is the duty of women to live for others in complete abnegation of themselves.
It is a heart-warming tale of courage and abnegation.
2
the act of not accepting something, or of saying that you do not have something:

Examples:

To ignore these issues would be a serious abnegation of responsibility.
This abnegation of customer care really annoys me.

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