SELF-DENIAL Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word self-denial. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word self-denial. (close relations)

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	abstinence				nounn
	noun • the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) • act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
	asceticism				nounn
	noun • the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state • the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) • rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
	austerity				nounn
	noun • the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
	renunciation				nounn
	noun • rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid • the state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes) • an act (spoken or written) declaring that something is surrendered or disowned • the act of renouncing; sacrificing or giving up or surrendering (a possession or right or title or privilege etc.)
	self-restraint				nounn
	noun • exhibiting restraint imposed on the self
	self-discipline				nounn
	noun • the trait of practicing self discipline • the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
	abnegation				nounn
	noun • the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief • renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
	denial				nounn
	noun • the act of refusing to comply (as with a request) • the act of asserting that something alleged is not true • (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts • renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others • a defendant's answer or plea denying the truth of the charges against him
	self-abnegation				nounn
	noun • renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
	self-control				nounn
	noun • the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses • the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
	self-renunciation				nounn
	noun • renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others

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