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abnegation

  (ăb'nĭ-gā'shən) pronunciation
n.

Self-denial.


 
 
Antonyms: abnegation

n

Definition: denial, renouncement of something
Antonyms: acquiescence, admittance, surrender, yielding


 
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IN BRIEF: Self-denial.

pronunciation Abnegation is part of life in an abbey.

 
WordNet: abnegation
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The noun has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief

Meaning #2: renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
  Synonyms: self-abnegation, denial, self-denial, self-renunciation


 
 

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