Abnegation

//ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən//

Word Type

Noun

The word "abnegation" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

self-abnegation

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

denial forgoing forswearing renunciation self-sacrifice selflessness

Type Of (IsA)

denial renunciation selflessness

Related Terms

abnegate abnegator abnegatory

Related Terms

abnegate abnegator denial renunciation

Synonym Network

renunciation repudiation self denial

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