abnegate

 
Pronunciation: /ˈabnɪgeɪt/

verb

[with object] formal
  • renounce or reject (something desired or valuable): he attempts to abnegate personal responsibility

Derivatives

abnegator

noun

Origin:

early 17th century: from Latin abnegat- 'renounced', from the verb abnegare, from ab- 'away, off' + negare 'deny'