English Explanatory Dictionary

self-denial

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Action that sacrifices one's own benefit for the good of others.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-self-denial.wav

Word forms

self-denial self-denials

Etymology

From self- + denial.

Synonyms

self-abnegation self-sacrifice
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