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Plural
abnegations
1
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
- Her life was one of abnegation and service to others.
- True leadership often requires self-abnegation.
- He practiced abnegation by giving away his wealth.
- The nurse's abnegation won her the respect of many.
- Abnegation of comfort is common in spiritual traditions.
2
denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief
- His speech was an abnegation of long-held traditions.
- The philosopher's abnegation of religion was controversial.
- Political abnegation of democracy worried the public.
- Their abnegation of science led to poor decisions.
- She shocked her peers with her abnegation of duty.