ABNEGATION

abnegation, self-abnegation, denial, self-denial, self-renunciation

(noun) renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others

abnegation

(noun) the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief; “abnegation of the Holy Trinity”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

abnegation (countable and uncountable, plural abnegations)

A denial; a renunciation; denial of desire or self-interest. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]

Synonyms

• repudiation

• (self-)denial

• renunciation

Source: Wiktionary


Ab`ne*ga"tion, n. Etym: [L. abnegatio: cf. F. abnégation.]

Definition: a denial; a renunciation. With abnegation of God, of his honor, and of religion, they may retain the friendship of the court. Knox.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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