abnegate
(verb)
verb
1. deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
Similar word(s): deny
Definition categories: possession, check, contain, control, curb, hold, moderate
2. surrender (power or a position)
- The King abnegated his power to the ministers
Definition categories: competition, surrender
3. deny or renounce
- They abnegated their gods
Definition categories: communication, deny