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synonyms for self gratification

  • squandering
  • abandonment
  • debauchery
  • dissoluteness
  • dissolution
  • drunkenness
  • evil
  • excess
  • extravagance
  • indulgence
  • intemperance
  • lavishness
  • prodigality
  • profligacy
  • self-gratification
  • waste
  • free living
  • high living
  • life in the fast lane
  • to hell in handbasket
On this page you'll find 27 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to self gratification, such as: squandering, abandonment, debauchery, dissoluteness, dissolution, and drunkenness.

antonyms for self gratification

MOST RELEVANT
  • economy
  • moderation
  • saving
  • temperance
  • appearance
  • unselfishness
  • virtue
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How to use self gratification in a sentence

She knew her power and has used it for her self gratification regardless of what might become of him.
A CALIFORNIA GIRLEDWARD ELDRIDGE
He welcomed the undying joy of self-sacrifice, and repudiated the momentary pleasures of self-gratification.
THE EXPOSITOR'S BIBLE: THE EPISTLE TO THE HEBREWSTHOMAS CHARLES EDWARDS
What a different notion these two men had of love from that which merely seeks self-gratification!
LIFE OF JOHN COLERIDGE PATTESONCHARLOTTE M. YONGE
They are made to minister to a sort of self-gratification, instead of being turned to account for the good of others.
THE LAST JOURNALS OF DAVID LIVINGSTONE, IN CENTRAL AFRICA, FROM 1865 TO HIS DEATH, VOLUME II (OF 2), 1869-1873DAVID LIVINGSTONE
Or if he devotes himself properly to his vocation he may consume his earnings in current self-gratification.
CREATING CAPITALFREDERICK L. LIPMAN
When he looked back at his behavior lately, a good deal of it seemed to have been dictated by self-gratification.
SINISTER STREET, VOL. 2COMPTON MACKENZIE
Is man so bent on self-gratification that he will have every sweet, though it be mingled with poison?
SELECT TEMPERANCE TRACTSAMERICAN TRACT SOCIETY
It was with the same shoulder-squared self-gratification that he ushered his affluent friend into Carwin's office.
GET-RICH-QUICK WALLINGFORDGEORGE RANDOLPH CHESTER
McGillivrays only idea of right was that of self-gratification.
MAKERS AND ROMANCE OF ALABAMA HISTORYB. F. RILEY
There is no motive or calculation of self-gratification in the sentiments you have experienced.
HEART AND SOULVICTOR MAPES (AKA MAVERIC POST)
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OCTOBER 26, 1985
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