Abnegate and Maintain

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

Maintain

Maintain verb - To keep in good condition.
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Abnegate is an antonym for maintain.
Nearby Words: maintained, maintaining, maintainable, maintainability
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