renegation

ne·ga·tion

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Definitions of renegation word

noun renegation the act of denying: He shook his head in negation of the charge. 1
noun renegation a denial: a negation of one's former beliefs. 1
noun renegation something that is without existence; nonentity. 1
noun renegation the absence or opposite of something that is actual, positive, or affirmative: Darkness is the negation of light. 1
noun renegation a negative statement, idea, concept, doctrine, etc.; a contradiction, refutation, or rebuttal: a shameless lie that demands a negation. 1
noun renegation the act of disowning or renouncing, denial 0

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin negātiōn- (stem of negātiō) denial. See negate, -ion

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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