1. (noun)self-discipline, self-denial the trait of practicing self discipline Synonyms: self-abnegation, self-discipline, self-denial, self-control, self-renunciation, abnegation, denial
2. (noun)self-denial, self-discipline, self-control the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses Synonyms: self-command, self-abnegation, abnegation, self-discipline, will power, willpower, self-renunciation, possession, self-will, self-control, self-possession, self-denial, denial
3. (noun)abnegation, self-abnegation, denial, self-denial, self-renunciation 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, self-denial, denial
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'self-denial'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. 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 Synonyms: abstinence, abstemiousness, frugality, self-denial, sobriety, continence, moderation, self-restraint, temperance, fasting, self-control Antonyms: drunkenness, greed, reveling, sensuality, excess, intemperance, revelry, wantonness, gluttony, intoxication, self-indulgence