Present participle of abnegate; the act of rejecting, denying, or renouncing something, especially a right or responsibility.
The present participle form of 'abnegate,' formed by adding the '-ing' suffix to indicate ongoing or continuous action.
The phrase 'abnegating oneself' has become less common in modern English, but it perfectly captures the idea of deliberately sacrificing personal interests—think of parents abnegating their own dreams for their children's future.
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