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noun
Action that sacrifices one's own benefit for the good of others.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Synonyms: self-abnegation, self-sacrifice
Antonyms: none provided
noun
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: abnegation, self-abnegation, denial, self-renunciation
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: renunciation, forgoing, forswearing, selflessness, self-sacrifice
noun
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: self-discipline, self-control
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: control
Narrower terms: abstinence, asceticism, ascesis, mortification
noun
the trait of practicing self discipline
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: self-discipline
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: discipline
Narrower terms: austerity, asceticism, nonindulgence, abstinence, abstention, continence, continency
History
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbh-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English denial English self-denial From self- + denial.
Across languages
19 source translations are retained for this English entry.
