Dictionary Check: abnegate

"abnegate" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 14 points

Definition

verb

deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure

Example: "She denied herself wine and spirits"
Synonyms:
verb

surrender (power or a position)

Example: "The King abnegated his power to the ministers"
verb

deny or renounce

Example: "They abnegated their gods"

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