self-denial (n.)

  1. the trait of practicing self discipline

    [ Syn: self-discipline ]

  2. the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

    [ Syn: self-discipline , self-control ]

  3. renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others

    [ Syn: abnegation , abnegation , self-abnegation , self-abnegation , denial , denial , self-renunciation , self-renunciation ]

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