Nouns (3)
abnegation, self-denial, self-renunciation
n. renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
Verbs (0)
Adverbs (0)
Adjectives (0)
Fuzzynyms (13)
rejection
n. the act of rejecting something; "his proposals were met with rejection"
abdication, stepping down
n. a formal resignation and renunciation of powers
renunciation, renouncement
n. an act (spoken or written) declaring that something is surrendered or disowned
surrender, giving up, yielding
n. a verbal act of admitting defeat
patience, forbearance, longanimity
n. good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
abstinence
n. act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
denial
n. the act of refusing to comply (as with a request); "it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges"
Synonyms (0)
Antonyms (0)
self-abnegation
© Copyright 2008 Lexipedia. All Rights Reserved.
Powered by iSEEK.