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abnegation

Noun CEFR B2
ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən

Definitions

A denial; a renunciation; denial of desire or self-interest.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Españolabnegación
Françaisabnégation
Portuguêsabnegação
15 more languages

Examples

“With abnegation of God, of his honor, and of religion, they may retain⟳ the friendship of the court.”
“Tony's face⟳ expressed relief, and Nettie sat silent for a moment until the vicar said “It was a generous impulse, but it may have⟳ been a momentary one, while in the case of monk and crusader there must have⟳ been a sustaining purpose, and possibly a great abnegation, a leaving of lands and possessions.””

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

abnegator Abner abnet Abney Abney and Abney Grange Abney effect

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