Synonyms & related words for abnegation

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of abnegation — including denial, renunciation, renouncement, repudiation, recantation, disclamation. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to abnegation

Explore words related to abnegation — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include abnegator, selflessness, abjuration, abnegates, abnegated, disavowal, disinterestedness, renunciant. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for abnegation

Common synonyms for abnegation include denial, renunciation, renouncement, repudiation, recantation, disclamation, negation, refusal — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does abnegation come from?

The word abnegation breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root neg-, from Latin nego (“deny”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.