abnegation

/,æbni'geiʃn/

Thân thiện

A monk practices abnegation by giving his only meal to a hungry traveler.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of renouncing or rejecting something; self-denial: "Abnegation" refers to the formal or solemn act of giving up or rejecting something, often a belief, doctrine, or personal interest. It emphasizes a conscious choice to refuse or abstain.
   • The denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief: In a theological or philosophical context, "abnegation" specifically denotes the act of denying the truth or validity of a particular tenet or belief system.

Usage

"Abnegation" is a formal noun. It is used to describe a deliberate and often principled act of renunciation, rejection, or self-sacrifice. It is commonly found in religious, philosophical, or literary contexts.

Examples

• Her life of abnegation and charity inspired everyone in the community.
• The monk's vow required complete abnegation of worldly possessions.
• The philosopher wrote about the abnegation of material desires to achieve spiritual peace.
• The council condemned the abnegation of the Holy Trinity as heresy.

Advanced Usage

• "Self-abnegation": This is a common compound form that specifically emphasizes the renunciation of one's own interests, desires, or needs, often for ethical or spiritual reasons.
  • His self-abnegation was so complete that he often went without food to feed others.

Variants and Related Words

• Abnegate (verb): To renounce or reject something; to deny oneself something.
  • He chose to abnegate all claims to the throne.
• Abnegator (noun): A person who practices abnegation.

Synonyms

• Renunciation: The formal rejection of something, typically a belief, claim, or course of action.
• Self-denial: The act of refusing to indulge one's own desires or interests.
• Rejection: The dismissing or refusing of a proposal, idea, etc.
• Repudiation: The rejection of a belief, doctrine, or practice as invalid.

Antonyms

• Indulgence: The act of allowing oneself to enjoy the pleasure of something.
• Acceptance: The action of consenting to receive or undertake something.
• Affirmation: The action or process of affirming something or being affirmed.

Học thuật

Noun

1. renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
2. the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief
   • abnegation of the Holy Trinity

Từ đồng nghĩa

• self-abnegation
• denial
• self-denial
• self-renunciation