Abnegate and Adhere

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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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Adhere is an antonym for abnegate.
Nearby Words: abnegation, abnegating

Adhere

Adhere verb - To hold to something firmly as if by adhesion.
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Abnegate is an antonym for adhere.
Nearby Words: adherent, adherence, adhesive, adhesion, adhering
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