abnegated

verb

Definition of abnegatednext
past tense of abnegate
1
as in resigned
to give up (as a position of authority) formally abnegated all claims to the deceased lord's domain

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2
as in retracted
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to) felt that if the Congress adopted these security measures, it would be abnegating the nation's fundamental commitment to individual rights

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for abnegated
  1. resigned
  2. withdrew
  3. denied
  4. contradicted
  5. abandoned
Verb
  • But Carter resigned from the Navy in 1953 after his father died.
    Kathy Lohr, NPR, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Carter resigned from his Naval duties in 1953 to return home to Plains and take care of his family's farm and estate.
    Tabitha Parent, People.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of resigned
Verb
  • Belichick, always an insular coach, further withdrew during that season amid his team’s struggles, according to team sources with knowledge of the situation.
    Chad Graff, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
  • In June, Musk withdrew the original complaint filed in a San Francisco state court and later refiled in federal court.
    Hayden Field, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of withdrew
Verb
  • In instances when those requests were denied, workers often chose to resign instead of putting their health at risk.
    William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Will Howard wanted to get on stage after the Rose Bowl, but a bowl employee denied him.
    Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of denied
Verb
  • The Magic, now 19-12, have contradicted that wisdom.
    Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • However, but it’s now been flatly contradicted.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of contradicted
Verb
  • Prosecutors in the first four months of 2024 pursued nearly 19,000 soldiers, who either abandoned their posts or deserted, according to the Ukrainian parliament.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Approximately 30 vehicles left abandoned on Sunset and Palisades will be moved by the county to provide clear access, the fire department said.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of abandoned
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