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