self-renunciation
1self-renunciation — [self′ri nun΄sē ā′shən] n. renunciation of one s own interests or desires, esp. for the benefit of others …
2Self-renunciation — Self re*nun ci*a tion, n. The act of renouncing, or setting aside, one s own wishes, claims, etc.; self sacrifice. [1913 Webster] …
3self-renunciation — self renunciatory /self ri nun see euh tawr ee, tohr ee, shee euh , self /, adj. /self ri nun see ay sheuhn, self /, n. renunciation of one s own will, interests, etc. [1785 95] * * * …
4self-renunciation — self sacrifice, self denial …
5self-renunciation — self′ renuncia′tion n …
6self-renunciation — /sɛlf rəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ (say self ruh.nunsee ayshuhn) noun renunciation of one s own will, interests, etc.; self sacrifice. –self renunciatory, adjective …
7self-renunciation — n self denial. See self denial(defs. 1 4) …
8self-renunciation — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. altruism, heroism, magnanimity, self denial; see generosity 1 , temperance …
9self-renunciation — n. 1 = SELF SACRIFICE. 2 unselfishness …
10Self-abnegation — Self ab ne*ga tion, n. Self denial; self renunciation; self sacrifice. [1913 Webster] …
