- Self-abnegation
- Self-abnegation Self`-ab`ne*ga"tion, n. Self-denial; self-renunciation; self-sacrifice. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Self-abnegation
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self-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… … New Dictionary of Synonyms
self-abnegation — [self′ab΄nə gā′shən] n. lack of consideration for oneself or one s own interest; self denial … English World dictionary
self-abnegation — index capitulation Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
self-abnegation — self abnegating, adj. /self ab ni gay sheuhn/, n. self denial or self sacrifice. [1650 60] * * * … Universalium
self-abnegation — self effacement, self negation … English contemporary dictionary
self-abnegation — self′ abnega′tion n … From formal English to slang
self-abnegation — n. the abnegation of oneself, one s interests, needs, etc.; self sacrifice … Useful english dictionary
self-abnegation — noun (U) formal a lack of interest in your own needs and desires; abnegation … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
self-abnegation — n. Self denial, self sacrifice … New dictionary of synonyms
self-abnegation — /ˌsɛlf æbnəˈgeɪʃən/ (say .self abnuh gayshuhn) noun self denial …
