Synonyms for self-denial
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Antonyms for self-denial
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EXAMPLES FROM THE WEB FOR SELF-DENIAL
This self-denial is the test and definition of self-government.
I lay no claim to the distinction, and have the self-denial to reject it.'
At the root of all lies the fear of the self-denial and the sacrifice which will be needed.
He has never known any hardships or been forced into any self-denial.
A self-denial no less austere than the saint's is demanded of the scholar.
Self-denial is all very well as a means of strengthening the character.
The self-denial represented by these orders was not a little.
No self-denial on his part was too great, if he could please me.
Important as illustrating the stern Spartan self-denial of the man and his followers.
With self-denial and resolution I could live on very little.
MORE RELATED WORDS FOR SELF-DENIAL
abnegation
noundenial, renouncement of somethingabstinence
nounrestraint from desires, especially physical desiresausterity
nounrefraining; abstinencequitclaim
nounabdication- abandonment
- abjuration
- abnegation
- abstention
- cancellation
- demission
- denial
- disavowal
- disclaimer
- eschewal
- eschewing
- forbearing
- forswearing
- giving up
- rebuff
- refusal
- relinquishment
- remission
- renouncement
- renunciation
- repeal
- repudiation
- resignation
- sacrifice
- self-abnegation
- self-denial
- self-sacrifice
- spurning
- surrender
- veto
- waiver
- yielding
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