Verb
- 1. deny, abnegate, control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate
- usage: deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure; "She denied herself wine and spirits"
- 2. abnegate, surrender, give up
- usage: surrender (power or a position); "The King abnegated his power to the ministers"
- 3. abnegate, deny
- usage: deny or renounce; "They abnegated their gods"
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