— abnegation , n. — abnegator , n.
/ab"ni gayt'/ , v.t., abnegated, abnegating .
1. to refuse or deny oneself (some rights, conveniences, etc.); reject; renounce.
2. to relinquish; give up.
[ 1650-60; abnegatus denied (ptp. of abnegare ). See AB-, NEGATE ]