abnegate

Verb
  1. Deny oneself (something);
    Restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure (synset 202217856)
    "She denied herself wine and spirits"
    is a type of: check, contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, moderate - lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
    same as: deny
    verb group: deny, refuse - refuse to let have
  2. Surrender (power or a position) (synset 201118693)
    "The King abnegated his power to the ministers"
    is a type of: give up, surrender - give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
  3. Deny or renounce (synset 200760087)
    "They abnegated their gods"
    is a type of: deny - refuse to accept or believe

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