Negate vs Abnegation - What's the difference?
negate | abnegation |
To deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.
To nullify or cause to be ineffective.
To be negative; bring or cause negative results.
(computing) To perform the NOT operation on.
A denial; a renunciation; denial of desire or self-interest.
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, passage=Tony's face expressed relief, and Nettie sat silent for a moment until the vicar said “It was a generous impulse, but it may have been a momentary one, while in the case of monk and crusader there must have been a sustaining purpose, and possibly a great abnegation , a leaving of lands and possessions.”}}
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As a verb negate
is to deny the existence, evidence, or truth of; to contradict.As a noun abnegation is
selflessness, self-sacrifice.negate
English
Verb
(negat)- The investigation tending to negate any supernatural influences.
- Progress on the study has been negated by the lack of funds.
- a pessimism that always negates
