abnegate

UK
/ˈæb.nɪ.ɡeɪt/
US
/ˈæb.nɪ.ɡeɪt/

Translations

abnegateverb
abnegated
Past Simple
abnegated
Past Participle
abnegating
Gerund
UK
/ˈæb.nɪ.ɡeɪt/
US
/ˈæb.nɪ.ɡeɪt/
She chose to abnegate her inheritance to support a charitable cause.
Она решила отказаться от своего наследства, чтобы поддержать благотворительное дело.
He decided to abnegate his responsibilities for the sake of his personal freedom.
Он решил отрекаться от своих обязанностей ради личной свободы.

Definitions

abnegateverb
To renounce or reject something desired or valuable.
He decided to abnegate his right to the inheritance.
To deny oneself something, especially for moral or religious reasons.
She chose to abnegate all forms of luxury during her spiritual retreat.