Definition of Abnegation

the act of rejecting or refusing something

Examples of Abnegation in a sentence

Her abnegation of ice cream and cookies is due to her Olympic team training.  🔊

Because everyone knew Jane loved serving the public, they were shocked by her abnegation of the congressional seat.  🔊

The school counselor hoped she could encourage her students to consider the abnegation of drug use.  🔊

When Mark decided to protest chemical dumping, he used the abnegation of food and water as his method of protest.  🔊

Frank’s abnegation of responsibility for his son’s behavior angered the judge.  🔊

After growing up in a very religious household, Cara knew a great deal about the abnegation of materialistic items.  🔊

Everyone expected the government’s abnegation of responsibility for the long war.  🔊

If you wish to be a monk, you must not have a problem with the abnegation of worldly possessions.  🔊

The priest's abnegation of his faith was a shock to everyone in the community.  🔊

When the atheist was questioned about his beliefs, he was quick to tell others about his abnegation of Christ.  🔊

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