abnegation meaning

UK US /ˌæbnɛˈɡeɪʃən/ 4 syllables

abnegation (noun): the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief.

abnegation has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

abnegation as a noun

  1. the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief
    • abnegation of the Holy Trinity

    Type of: denial

    Related forms: abnegate

  2. renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others

    Synonyms: self-abnegation, denial, self-denial, self-renunciation

    Type of: selflessness, renunciation

    Related forms: abnegate

How to pronounce abnegation

abnegation is pronounced /ˌæbnɛˈɡeɪʃən/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with abnegation

Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AB · words ending in ON · 10-letter words

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