Abnegate and Assert

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

Assert

Assert verb - To state clearly and strongly.
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Synonyms for Assert
Antonyms for Assert
Abnegate is an antonym for assert.
Nearby Words: assertive, assertion, asserted, asserting
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