abnegation
/ˌæbnɪˈɡeɪʃn/noun
उच्चारण ऐब्निगेशन
आत्म-त्याग, आत्म-संयम, आत्म-निषेध
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- 1
[U] formal
the act of not allowing yourself to have something that you want, especially for a moral or religious reason
आत्म-त्याग, आत्म-संयम, आत्म-निषेध
- The monks lived a life of prayer and abnegation.
- Gandhi's abnegation of personal comfort inspired millions.
Synonyms self-denial renunciation sacrifice abstinence austerity
Opposite self-indulgence indulgence gratification
- 2
[U] formal
the act of refusing or giving up a right, power or responsibility
(अधिकार या दायित्व का) परित्याग, अस्वीकार
- Leaving the decision to others was an abnegation of his duty as a leader.
Synonyms renunciation rejection relinquishment abandonment
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
self-denial renunciation sacrifice abstinence austerity rejection relinquishment abandonment
Antonyms
self-indulgence indulgence gratification
§Grammar and usage
Usage: The compound self-abnegation, meaning the putting aside of your own interests for others, is very common in formal writing.
Usage में compound शब्द self-abnegation, जिसका अर्थ दूसरों के लिए अपने हितों को त्याग देना है, औपचारिक लेखन में बहुत आम है।