Definition

A person who refuses to accept or give up something, often for a principle or belief.

Example

The abnegator chose to forgo personal desires for the greater good.

Conversation

Have you ever met someone who is a true abnegator?

No, I can't say that I have. What do you mean by that?

I mean someone who really denies their own desires for others' sake.

Oh, I see! That sounds really selfless and rare to find.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Abnegator → It is formed from "ab-" (meaning away) and "negare" (meaning to deny). The word describes someone who denies or rejects something, particularly in the context of self-denial or renunciation.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'denies' ('negare') something 'away' ('ab-') — that's why an abnegator is someone who rejects or renounces something.

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