abnegate

Example Sentences

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“It is not the intention of the Myanmar government to apportion blame or to abnegate responsibility. We condemn all human rights violations and unlawful violence.”

From The Guardian • Mar. 16, 2018

Yet for true global ruination, many other nations would need to abnegate their moral obligation to protect the planet.

From Washington Post • Mar. 29, 2017

The compassion for the perpetrator should never abnegate the the requirement for justice to the victim.

From New York Times • Aug. 22, 2016

In those days the strong made no pretence to protect the weak, or to abnegate their natural power.

From Hodge and His Masters by Jefferies, Richard

They are the brave and loyal spirit seeking to abnegate those selfish claims which in my case are irresistible.

From The Men Who Wrought by Cullum, Ridgwell