abnegation vs abnegate

abnegation is a noun but abnegate is not a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
abnegation	Yes	No	No	No
abnegate	No	No	Yes	No

abnegation (noun)	abnegate (noun)
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief

abnegation (verb)	abnegate (verb)
	deny or renounce
	surrender (power or a position)
	deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure