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Abnegate (Verb)

Deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure; "She denied herself wine and spirits".

Verbs of buying, selling, owning.

He learned to abnegate his love of sweets in order to better manage his diabetes.
For the actors to truly portray their characters they had to abnegate all luxuries and lived as monks for several months.
She had to abnegate her desire to travel and focus on saving for her education instead.
He found that meditation helped him to abnegate his impulsive nature and become more thoughtful and considerate.
As part of her New Year's resolutions, she chose to abnegate all caffeine and sugary drinks.

Surrender (power or a position); "The King abnegated his power to the ministers".

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

The outgoing CEO abnegated control of the company to the newly appointed president in a symbolic ceremony.
Due to old age, the elderly dictator decided to abnegate power and named his successor as the leader.
In a dramatic turn of events, the monarch abnegated his throne to his younger brother, citing personal reasons.
Despite public pressure, the corrupt politician refused to abnegate her position and continued to wield power.
The ailing leader went on to abnegate her post and handed over the reins to her trusted deputy as per party rules.

Deny or renounce; "They abnegated their gods".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The politician's scandals led her to abnegate her claims of being a moral compass for the nation.
Their new findings forced the scientists to abnegate their previous theory on climate change.
She had to abnegate her own ambitions in order to support her family financially.
The social media influencer used her platform to abnegate her previous racist remarks.
After converting to a different faith, he chose to abnegate the religious practices of his upbringing.