Abnegate and Accept

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Abnegate

Abnegate verb - To solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to).
Usage example: felt that if the Congress adopted these security measures, it would be abnegating the nation's fundamental commitment to individual rights
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Accept is an antonym for abnegate in renounce topic.
Nearby Words: abnegation, abnegating

Accept

Accept verb - To take to or upon oneself.
Usage example: accepted the responsibility of sending out the invitations
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Antonyms for Accept
Abnegate is an antonym for accept.
Nearby Words: accepted, acceptable, acceptance, accepting, acceptably
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