self-renunciation
11self-renouncing — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective : marked by self renunciation * * * adj …
12renunciation — renunciation, abnegation, self abnegation, self denial can all mean voluntary surrender or putting aside of something desired or desirable. Renunciation (see also under renounce at ABDICATE) commonly connotes personal sacrifice for a higher end… …
13renunciation — [n] abandonment, rejection abdication, abjuration, abnegation, abstention, cancellation, denial, disavowal, disclaimer, eschewal, eschewing, forbearing, forswearing, giving up, rebuff, refusal, relinquishment, remission, renouncement, repeal,… …
14self-abnegation — self abnegation, *renunciation, abnegation, self denial Analogous words: sacrificing or sacrifice, forbearance, forgoing, eschewal (see corresponding verbs at FORGO): surrendering or surrender, resignation, abandonment, relinquishment (see… …
15self-denial — *self abnegation, abnegation, renunciation Analogous words: sacrificing or sacrifice, forbearance (see corresponding verbs at FORGO): abstaining, refraining (see REFRAIN): restraining or restraint, curbing or curb, checking or check (see… …
16self-re|nun|ci|a|tion — «SEHLF rih NUHN see AY shuhn», noun. renunciation of one s own will, interests, or the like; self sacrifice …
17renunciation — [[t]rɪnʌ̱nsie͟ɪʃ(ə)n[/t]] renunciations 1) N UNCOUNT: also N in pl The renunciation of a belief or a way of behaving is the public declaration that you reject it and have decided to stop having that belief or behaving in that way. The talks were… …
18self-denial — Synonyms and related words: Albigensianism, Catharism, Franciscanism, Sabbatarianism, Trappism, Waldensianism, Yoga, abnegation, abstaining, abstemiousness, abstention, abstinence, altruism, anchoritic monasticism, anchoritism, aplomb, asceticism …
19self-denial — n 1. self abnegation, self sacrifice, self immolation, selflessness, unselfishness, self for getfulness; self giving, magnanimity, generosity, altruism. 2. restraint, self restraint, control, self control, will power, strength; self discipline,… …
20self-control — Synonyms and related words: abnegation, abstinence, acceptance, aplomb, arrest, arrestation, assurance, balance, calm, calmness, check, composure, confidence, conservatism, constancy, constraint, continence, control, cool, cooling, cooling down,… …
