Abnegation and Backdown

Abnegation

Abnegation noun - The act or practice of giving up or rejecting something once enjoyed or desired.

Backdown and abnegation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Backdown" instead a noun "Abnegation".

Nearby Words: abnegate, abnegating

Backdown

Backdown noun - A retraction of a previously held position.
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Abnegation and backdown are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abnegation" instead a noun "Backdown".
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