NSW Selective & Scholarship
Abnegate
verb/AB-nuh-gate/
To give up or deny yourself something, often for a higher reason.
In contextHe decided to abnegate his free time to help coach the younger team.
Remember it
Abnegate has 'negate' — you negate, or say no to, your own wants.
Use it well
A formal, rare word for self-denial; usually used about giving up desires or rights.