abnegate abnegate /ˈæbnɪɡeɪt/

verb

1. Deny or renounce  ( abnegate )
   deny or renounce
    They abnegated their gods
   They abnegated their gods
   
2. Surrender (power or a position)  ( abnegate )
   surrender (power or a position)
    The King abnegated his power to the ministers
   The King abnegated his power to the ministers
   
3. Deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure  ( abnegate , deny )
   deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
    She denied herself wine and spirits
   She denied herself wine and spirits