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ab•ne•gate
Pronunciation: (ab'ni-gāt"), [key]—
v.t., -gat•ed, -gat•ing.
1. to refuse or deny oneself (some rights, conveniences, etc.); reject; renounce.
2. to relinquish; give up.
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