Abnegated

/ˈæbnɪˌɡeɪtɪd/ verb

Definition

Past tense of abnegate; rejected, denied, or renounced something in the past.

Etymology

The past tense form of the verb 'abnegate,' formed by adding the '-ed' suffix to indicate completed action.

Kelly Says

The phrase 'abnegated oneself' appears frequently in historical and religious texts to describe people who gave up personal desires for a higher purpose—it's the language of saints and revolutionaries alike.

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