self-denial
11self-denial — self′ deni′al n. 1) the sacrifice of one s own desires; unselfishness 2) an act or instance of restraining or curbing one s desires • Etymology: 1635–45 self′ deny′ing, adj. self′ deny′ingly, adv …
12self-denial — self de nial n [U] when you do not do or have the things you enjoy for moral or religious reasons >self denying adj …
13self-denial — self de nial noun uncount the practice of not allowing yourself to have what you really want, especially for moral reasons …
14self-denial — Synonyms and related words: Albigensianism, Catharism, Franciscanism, Sabbatarianism, Trappism, Waldensianism, Yoga, abnegation, abstaining, abstemiousness, abstention, abstinence, altruism, anchoritic monasticism, anchoritism, aplomb, asceticism …
15self-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,… …
16self-denial — noun the denial of one s own interests and needs. Derivatives self denying adjective …
17self-denial — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. self sacrifice, abnegation, renunciation, asceticism. See unselfishness. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [Abstemiousness] Syn. asceticism, selflessness, self sacrifice; see moderation 1 , restraint 1 ,… …
18self-denial — /sɛlf dəˈnaɪəl/ (say self duh nuyuhl) noun the sacrifice of one s own desires; unselfishness. –self denying, adjective –self denyingly, adverb …
19self-denial — n. = SELF ABNEGATION. Phrases and idioms: self denying ordinance hist. a resolution of the Long Parliament 1645 depriving Members of Parliament of civil and military office. Derivatives: self denying adj …
20self-denial — n. Self abnegation, self sacrifice, unselfishness, devotion, disinterestedness …
