abnegate

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas abzulehnen oder zu verleugnen, zum Beispiel ein Recht, eine Überzeugung oder eine Verantwortung.

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

1. Deny oneselfC2formal

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

   Sich selbst verleugnen

   • 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.

   Synonymeabstaineschewforgoforswearrefrainrelinquishrenouncesacrificesurrenderwaive

   Antonymegratifyindulgesatisfyyield

2. Surrender powerC2formal

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

   Macht abgeben

   • 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.

   Synonymeabdicatecedegive uprelinquishrenounceresignsurrenderwaiveyield

   Antonymekeepretainseizeusurp

3. Deny or renounceC2formal

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

   Verleugnen oder aufgeben

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

   Synonymeabdicatedisclaimforgorefuserejectrelinquishrenouncesurrenderwaiveyield

   Antonymeacceptacknowledgeadmitassertclaimembrace