- Self-renunciation
- Self-renunciation Self`-re*nun`ci*a"tion, n. The act of renouncing, or setting aside, one's own wishes, claims, etc.; self-sacrifice. [1913 Webster]
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self-renunciation — [self′ri nun΄sē ā′shən] n. renunciation of one s own interests or desires, esp. for the benefit of others … English World dictionary
self-renunciation — self renunciatory /self ri nun see euh tawr ee, tohr ee, shee euh , self /, adj. /self ri nun see ay sheuhn, self /, n. renunciation of one s own will, interests, etc. [1785 95] * * * … Universalium
self-renunciation — self sacrifice, self denial … English contemporary dictionary
self-renunciation — self′ renuncia′tion n … From formal English to slang
self-renunciation — /sɛlf rəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ (say self ruh.nunsee ayshuhn) noun renunciation of one s own will, interests, etc.; self sacrifice. –self renunciatory, adjective …
self-renunciation — n self denial. See self denial(defs. 1 4) … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
self-renunciation — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. altruism, heroism, magnanimity, self denial; see generosity 1 , temperance … English dictionary for students
self-renunciation — n. 1 = SELF SACRIFICE. 2 unselfishness … Useful english dictionary
Self-abnegation — Self ab ne*ga tion, n. Self denial; self renunciation; self sacrifice. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
self-renouncing — | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective : marked by self renunciation * * * adj … Useful english dictionary
