Word of the Day 1.14.08

abnegation

Noun

1.

abnegation – the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief; “abnegation of the Holy Trinity”

denial – the act of refusing to comply (as with a request); “it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges”

2.

abnegation – renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others

self-abnegation, self-renunciation, self-denial, denial

forgoing, forswearing, renunciation – the act of renouncing; sacrificing or giving up or surrendering (a possession or right or title or privilege etc.)

self-sacrifice, selflessness – acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity

Posted on January 14, 2008 by admin

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