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Synonyms for self-denial
self-de·nial
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self-denial
Abstinence from food commonly signifies going without; abstemiousness, partaking moderately; abstinence may be for a single occasion, abstemiousness is habitual moderation. Self-denial is giving up what one wishes; abstinence may be refraining from what one does not desire. Fasting is abstinence from food for a limited time, and generally for religious reasons. Sobriety and temperance signify maintaining a quiet, even temper by moderate indulgence in some things, complete abstinence from others. We speak of temperance in eating, but of abstinence from vice. Total abstinence has come to signify the entire abstaining from intoxicating liquors.
Synonyms:
abstemiousness, abstinence, continence, fasting, frugality, moderation, self-control, self-restraint, sobriety, temperanceAntonyms:
drunkenness, excess, gluttony, greed, intemperance, intoxication, reveling, revelry, self-indulgence, sensuality, wantonnessPreposition:
The negative side of virtue is abstinence from vice.
Princeton's WordNet
self-discipline, self-denialnoun
the trait of practicing self discipline
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self-abnegation, self-discipline, self-control, self-renunciation, abnegation, denialself-denial, self-discipline, self-controlnoun
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
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self-command, self-abnegation, abnegation, self-discipline, will power, willpower, self-renunciation, possession, self-will, self-control, self-possession, denialabnegation, self-abnegation, denial, self-denial, self-renunciationnoun
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
Synonyms:
self-abnegation, abnegation, self-discipline, disaffirmation, defence, self-renunciation, self-control, defense, demurrer, denial
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Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words
self-denialnoun
Synonyms:
self-abnegation, asceticism, self-sacrifice, abstemiousnessAntonyms:
self-indulgence, sensuality, voluptuousness
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Words popularity by usage frequency
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#2141 | defense | |
#4979 | defence | |
#6648 | possession | |
#8758 | denial | |
#17149 | moderation | |
#20872 | fasting | |
#24124 | abstinence | |
#38214 | temperance | |
#41208 | sobriety | |
#53635 | willpower | |
#54982 | continence | |
#61680 | selflessness | |
#95106 | frugality | |
#127772 | demurrer | |
#221244 | abnegation |
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Self-denial is not a virtue it is only the effect of prudence on rascality.
Parents? affection is best shown by their teaching their children industry and self-denial.
By these things examine thyself. By whose rules am I acting; in whose name; in whose strength; in whose glory? What faith, humility, self-denial, and love of God and to man have there been in all my actions?
Mental toughness is many things. It is humility because it behooves all of us to remember that simplicity is the sign of greatness and meekness is the sign of true strength. Mental toughness is spartanism with qualities of sacrifice, self-denial, dedication. It is fearlessness, and it is love.
Self-denial is indispensable to a strong character, and the highest kind comes from a religious stock.
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