abnegate-v; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: Deny or renounce, of something one treasures.

Examples:
She abnegated herself wine and spirits.
They abnegated their gods.
You never abnegated your adorable smile.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: abnegate.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 3

Sense Number 2: Surrender power or position.

Commentary:
NOTE: Must involve a social position, perhaps official.

Examples:
The King abnegated his power to the ministers.
She abnegated her post as Queen of the Prom.

Mappings:
VerbNet: contribute-13.2
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2