abnegate

A verb meaning to renounce or reject something, such as a right, belief, or responsibility.

ruГлагол, означающий отказываться или отвергать что-либо, например, право, убеждение или ответственность.esVerbo que significa renunciar o rechazar algo, como un derecho, una creencia o una responsabilidad, a menudo de manera voluntaria o formal.frVerbe signifiant renoncer à quelque chose ou le rejeter, par exemple un droit, une conviction ou une responsabilité.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas abzulehnen oder zu verleugnen, zum Beispiel ein Recht, eine Überzeugung oder eine Verantwortung.ptVerbo que significa renunciar ou rejeitar algo, como um direito, uma crença ou uma responsabilidade; abrir mão de algo por vontade própria, frequentemente em benefício de outros.zh动词，表示放弃、拒绝或否认某事物，如权利、信仰或责任。arفعل يعني التخلي عن شيء أو رفضه، كحق أو معتقد أو مسؤولية، وقد يعني التنازل عن رغبة أو امتناعًا عن ممارسة شيء.

1. Deny oneself C2 formal

   To restrain oneself from indulging in a pleasure or desire; to give up something voluntarily.

   • He chose to abnegate all worldly pleasures for a life of simplicity.
   • During Lent, many people abnegate certain foods as a form of spiritual discipline.
   • She abnegated her desire for luxury to focus on her studies.

   ruОтказывать себеesAbnegarsefrSe priverdeSich selbst verleugnenptAbnegar-sezh克制自己arإنكار الذات

   Synonyme: abstaineschewforgoforswearrefrainrelinquishrenouncesacrificesurrenderwaive

   Antonyme: gratifyindulgesatisfyyield

2. Surrender power C2 formal

   To formally give up a position of authority, responsibility, or control.

   • The king decided to abnegate the throne in favor of his son.
   • After the scandal, the CEO was forced to abnegate his position.
   • She abnegated her leadership role to pursue a quieter life.

   ruОтречься от властиesRenunciar al poderfrAbandonner le pouvoirdeMacht abgebenptRenunciar ao poderzh放弃权力arالتنازل عن السلطة

   Synonyme: abdicatecedegive uprelinquishrenounceresignsurrenderwaiveyield

   Antonyme: keepretainseizeusurp

3. Deny or renounce C2 formal

   To formally reject or refuse to accept a belief, claim, or right.

   • The politician abnegated his earlier statements during the debate.
   • They abnegated all responsibility for the accident.
   • He abnegated his inheritance to avoid family conflict.

   ruОтрекаться или отвергатьesRenunciar o abjurarfrRenoncer ou rejeterdeVerleugnen oder aufgebenptRenunciar ou negarzh放弃或否认arالتنازل أو الإنكار

   Synonyme: abdicatedisclaimforgorefuserejectrelinquishrenouncesurrenderwaiveyield

   Antonyme: acceptacknowledgeadmitassertclaimembrace

• abnegated past participle
• abnegated past simple
• abnegating present participle
• abnegates third person singular