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self-denial
self-denial
/ˌsɛlf dɪˈnaɪəl/
noun
Renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
(
abnegation
,
self-abnegation
,
self-denial
,
denial
,
self-renunciation
)
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
The act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
(
self-denial
,
self-discipline
,
self-control
)
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
The trait of practicing self discipline
(
self-denial
,
self-discipline
)
the trait of practicing self discipline
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