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surrender vs abnegate

abnegate vs surrender

surrender is a noun but abnegate is not a noun.

surrender and abnegate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
surrender Yes No Yes No
abnegate No No Yes No
As verbs, abnegate is a hyponym of surrender; that is, abnegate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than surrender:
  • surrender: give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
  • abnegate: surrender (power or a position)
Other hyponyms of surrender include concede, capitulate.
surrender (noun) abnegate (noun)
the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions)
the delivery of a principal into lawful custody
a verbal act of admitting defeat
acceptance of despair
surrender (verb) abnegate (verb)
give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another deny or renounce
relinquish possession or control over surrender (power or a position)
deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
Difference between surrender and abnegate

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