SELF-SACRIFICE Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word self-sacrifice. (close relations)
self-sacrificing
Best Alternative Words for SELF-SACRIFICE
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selflessness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others • acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity | ||||||||
altruism | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others | ||||||||
benevolence | nounn | |||||||
noun • disposition to do good • an inclination to do kind or charitable acts • an act intending or showing kindness and good will | ||||||||
dedication | nounn | |||||||
noun • complete and wholehearted fidelity • a ceremony in which something (as a building) is dedicated to some goal or purpose • a message that makes a pledge • a short message (as in a book or musical work or on a photograph) dedicating it to someone or something • the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action | ||||||||
devotion | nounn | |||||||
noun • feelings of ardent love • commitment to some purpose • religious zeal; the willingness to serve God • (usually plural) religious observance or prayers (usually spoken silently) | ||||||||
self-denial | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of practicing self discipline • the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses • renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others | ||||||||
unselfishness | nounn | |||||||
noun • the quality of not putting yourself first but being willing to give your time or money or effort etc. for others • acting generously |