self-abnegation
1self-abnegation — self abnegation, *renunciation, abnegation, self denial Analogous words: sacrificing or sacrifice, forbearance, forgoing, eschewal (see corresponding verbs at FORGO): surrendering or surrender, resignation, abandonment, relinquishment (see… …
2Self-abnegation — Self ab ne*ga tion, n. Self denial; self renunciation; self sacrifice. [1913 Webster] …
3self-abnegation — [self′ab΄nə gā′shən] n. lack of consideration for oneself or one s own interest; self denial …
4self-abnegation — index capitulation Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
5self-abnegation — self abnegating, adj. /self ab ni gay sheuhn/, n. self denial or self sacrifice. [1650 60] * * * …
6self-abnegation — self effacement, self negation …
7self-abnegation — self′ abnega′tion n …
8self-abnegation — n. the abnegation of oneself, one s interests, needs, etc.; self sacrifice …
9self-abnegation — noun (U) formal a lack of interest in your own needs and desires; abnegation …
10self-abnegation — n. Self denial, self sacrifice …
