Abnegation and Refutation

Abnegation

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

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

Nearby Words: abnegate, abnegating

Refutation

Refutation noun - Something (as an argument) that serves to disprove.

Abnegation and refutation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abnegation" instead a noun "Refutation".

Nearby Words: refute, refuted, refutable, refuting
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