HyperDic: abnegation

English > 2 senses of the word abnegation:
NOUNcommunicationabnegationthe denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief
actabnegation, self-abnegation, denial, self-denial, self-renunciationrenunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
English > abnegation: 2 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningThe denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief.
Example"abnegation of the Holy Trinity"
BroaderdenialThe act of refusing / refusing to comply (as with a request)
Spanishabnegación
Verbsabnegatedeny or renounce
English > abnegation: 2 senses > noun 2, act
Meaningrenunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others.
Synonymsself-abnegation, denial, self-denial, self-renunciation
Broaderrenunciation, forgoing, forswearingThe act of renouncing / renouncing
selflessness, self-sacrificeActing with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity
Spanishabnegación, renunciamiento
Catalanabnegació, renúncia
Verbsabnegatedeny oneself (something)

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