Used in a Sentence

abnegate

How to use abnegate in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for abnegate.

Editorial note

Unless you think CCP should abnegate territory for no reason.

Examples4
Definitions3
Parts of speech1

Quick take

deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure; "She denied herself wine and spirits"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of abnegate gathered in one view.

verb

deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure; "She denied herself wine and spirits"

verb

surrender (power or a position); "The King abnegated his power to the ministers"

verb

deny or renounce; "They abnegated their gods"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for abnegate.

verb

deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure; "She denied herself wine and spirits"

verb

surrender (power or a position); "The King abnegated his power to the ministers"

verb

deny or renounce; "They abnegated their gods"

Example sentences

1

Unless you think CCP should abnegate territory for no reason.

2

Which is specifically the circumstance abnegated by the post to which you're replying.

3

Regardless, Congress has effectively abnegated its authority to the president through the war powers resolution.

4

Social media companies have largely abnegated responsibility for what goes on their platform and their platforms can't function without that abnegation of responsibility.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use abnegate in a sentence?

Unless you think CCP should abnegate territory for no reason.

What does abnegate mean?

deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure; "She denied herself wine and spirits"

What part of speech is abnegate?

abnegate is commonly used as verb.