self-sacrifice
51self-denial — n 1. self abnegation, self sacrifice, self immolation, selflessness, unselfishness, self for getfulness; self giving, magnanimity, generosity, altruism. 2. restraint, self restraint, control, self control, will power, strength; self discipline,… …
52sacrifice — n 1. offering, gift, oblation, Chiefly Biblical. corban, libation; immolation, burnt offering, holocaust, human sacrifice, sacrificial slaughter or killing, hecatomb. 2. surrender, relinquishment, yielding, ceding, Law. waiver; giving up,… …
53self-denial — noun it took years of hard work and self denial Syn: self sacrifice, selflessness, unselfishness; self discipline, asceticism, self deprivation, abstemiousness, abstinence, abstention; moderation, temperance Ant: self indulgence …
54self-devotion — /sɛlf dəˈvoʊʃən/ (say self duh vohshuhn) noun devotion of oneself; self sacrifice. –self devotional, adjective …
55self-renunciation — /sɛlf rəˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/ (say self ruh.nunsee ayshuhn) noun renunciation of one s own will, interests, etc.; self sacrifice. –self renunciatory, adjective …
56self-sacrificing — adjective Making, or willing to make, a self sacrifice. Mother Teresas self sacrificing nature made her world famous for her willingness to place others needs before her own …
57self-defeating personality disorder — a persistent pattern of behavior detrimental to the self, including being drawn to problematic situations or relationships, failing to accomplish tasks crucial to life objectives, excessive self sacrifice, inviting criticism and anger,… …
58self-abnegation — n. Self denial, self sacrifice …
59self-denial — n. Self abnegation, self sacrifice, unselfishness, devotion, disinterestedness …
60self-sacrificing — See self sacrifice. * * * …
