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Self Denial Of Pleasures Crossword Clue

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199%9Exact Match!
251%10 Abnegating personal pleasures
331%7 The practice of rigorous self-discipline and self-denial

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We think the answer is "AUSTERITY" which means:

    noun
  • • The trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The government implemented strict austerity measures to reduce the national debt."
  • • "During the economic downturn, many families experienced financial austerity."

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