Synonyms for self-denial
self-de·nial

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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 giving up what one wishes; abstinence may be refraining from what one does not desire. Fasting is abstinence from food for a limited time, and generally for religious reasons. Sobriety and temperance signify maintaining a quiet, even temper by moderate indulgence in some things, complete abstinence from others. We speak of temperance in eating, but of abstinence from vice. Total abstinence has come to signify the entire abstaining from intoxicating liquors.

   Synonyms:
   abstemiousness, abstinence, continence, fasting, frugality, moderation, self-control, self-restraint, sobriety, temperance

   Antonyms:
   drunkenness, excess, gluttony, greed, intemperance, intoxication, reveling, revelry, self-indulgence, sensuality, wantonness

   Preposition:
   The negative side of virtue is abstinence from vice.

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1. self-discipline, self-denialnoun

   the trait of practicing self discipline

   Synonyms:
   self-abnegation, self-discipline, self-control, self-renunciation, abnegation, denial

2. self-denial, self-discipline, self-controlnoun

   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, denial

3. abnegation, self-abnegation, denial, self-denial, self-renunciationnoun

   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, denial

Matched Categories

1. • Control
   • Discipline
   • Renunciation
   • Selflessness

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1. self-denialnoun

   Synonyms:
   self-abnegation, asceticism, self-sacrifice, abstemiousness

   Antonyms:
   self-indulgence, sensuality, voluptuousness

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1. List of paraphrases for "self-denial":

   self-sacrifice, selflessness

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1. Vince Lombardi:

   Mental toughness is many things. It is humility because it behooves all of us to remember that simplicity is the sign of greatness and meekness is the sign of true strength. Mental toughness is spartanism with qualities of sacrifice, self-denial, dedication. It is fearlessness, and it is love.

2. Theodore Parker:

   Self-denial is indispensable to a strong character, and the highest kind comes from a religious stock.

3. George Bernard Shaw:

   Self-denial is not a virtue it is only the effect of prudence on rascality.

4. Jackie Mason:

   By these things examine thyself. By whose rules am I acting; in whose name; in whose strength; in whose glory? What faith, humility, self-denial, and love of God and to man have there been in all my actions?

5. Walter Scott:

   There never will exist anything permanently noble and excellent in the character which is a stranger to resolute self-denial.