self-denial
31self-denying — self denial ► NOUN ▪ the denial of one s own interests and needs. DERIVATIVES self denying adjective …
32Self-abnegation — Self ab ne*ga tion, n. Self denial; self renunciation; self sacrifice. [1913 Webster] …
33Self-indulgence — Self in*dul gence, n. Indulgence of one s appetites, desires, or inclinations; the opposite of {self restraint}, and {self denial}. [1913 Webster] …
34self-abnegation — self abnegating, adj. /self ab ni gay sheuhn/, n. self denial or self sacrifice. [1650 60] * * * …
35self-abnegation — [self′ab΄nə gā′shən] n. lack of consideration for oneself or one s own interest; self denial …
36self-renunciation — self sacrifice, self denial …
37self-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… …
38self mortification — self denial, abstinence …
39self-negation — self denial, refusal to gratify one s own needs …
40self-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,… …