self-denial
51denial — de•ni•al [[t]dɪˈnaɪ əl[/t]] n. 1) an assertion that an allegation is false 2) refusal to believe a doctrine 3) disbelief in the existence or reality of a thing 4) the refusal to satisfy a claim, request, etc., or the refusal of a person making it …
52self-abasement — Synonyms and related words: abasement, altruism, comedown, commitment, consecration, debasement, dedication, deflation, descent, devotion, disgrace, disinterest, disinterestedness, dump, embarrassment, hangdog look, humbled pride, humiliation,… …
53self-command — Synonyms and related words: aplomb, assurance, balance, composure, confidence, constraint, control, discipline, equability, equanimity, equilibrium, independence, level head, levelheadedness, poise, possession, presence of mind, restraint, self… …
54self-possession — Synonyms and related words: aplomb, assurance, ataraxy, balance, calmness, composure, confidence, constraint, control, coolness, discipline, equability, equanimity, equilibrium, imperturbability, independence, level head, levelheadedness, phlegm …
55denial — /dəˈnaɪəl / (say duh nuyuhl) noun 1. a contradiction of a statement, etc. 2. refusal to believe a doctrine, etc. 3. disbelief in the existence or reality of a thing. 4. the refusal of a claim, request, etc., or of a person making a request. 5.… …
56denial — n. 1 the act or an instance of denying. 2 a refusal of a request or wish. 3 a statement that a thing is not true; a rejection (denial of the accusation). 4 a disavowal of a person as one s leader etc. 5 = SELF DENIAL …
57self-sacrifice — noun the self sacrifice of these young men and women is indeed admirable Syn: self denial, selflessness, unselfishness; self discipline, abstinence, asceticism, abnegation, self deprivation, moderation, austerity, temperance, abstention …
58denial — noun Date: 1528 1. refusal to satisfy a request or desire 2. a. (1) refusal to admit the truth or reality (as of a statement or charge) (2) assertion that an allegation is false b. refus …
59self-denying — adjective Date: 1632 showing self denial • self denyingly adverb …
60self-abnegation — n. Self denial, self sacrifice …
