ABNEGATE - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Verb

surrender (power or a position)

Example: The King abnegated his power to the ministers

Categories: Surrender, Give up

Part of speech: Verb

deny or renounce

Example: They abnegated their gods

Categories: Deny

The word "abnegate" was borrowed from Latin abnegō.

abnegation – A related word in the same word family.

Legal and medical professions still use Latin phrases because of its precision and historical authority.