self-denial :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

Nouns (6)

n. the trait of practicing self discipline

n. renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others

n. the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

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n. the act of rejecting something; "his proposals were met with rejection"

n. a formal resignation and renunciation of powers

n. an act (spoken or written) declaring that something is surrendered or disowned

n. a verbal act of admitting defeat

n. good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

n. act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite

n. the act of refusing to comply (as with a request); "it resulted in a complete denial of his privileges"

n. abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows)

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