🙏abnegation

noun
/ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃən/

Meaning

the act of renouncing or rejecting something, especially self-denial

Example Sentences

The monk’s life was one of complete abnegation of worldly pleasures.

Synonyms

renunciation, denial, rejection, self-denial

Antonyms

acceptance, indulgence

Collocations

abnegation of pleasure, abnegation of responsibility, spirit of abnegation

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