abnegate [verb]

Definition of abnegate:

deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure

Synonyms of abnegate:

● Deny

● Renounce

● Abstain

● Give up

● Relinquish

● Disavow

● Reject

● Disclaim

● Negate

● Abandon


Opposite/Antonyms of abnegate:

● Accept

● Acknowledge

● Espouse

● Support

● Achieve

● Admit

● Affirm

● Assert


Sentence/Example of abnegate:

The fact of so little cultivation does not abnegate the existence of industry on the part of the villagers.