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Webster 1913 Edition


Self-denial

Selfˊ-de-ni′al

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Noun.
The denial of one’s self; forbearing to gratify one's own desires; self-sacrifice.

Webster 1828 Edition


Self-denial

SELF-DENI'AL

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Noun.
[self and denial.] The denial of one's self; the forbearing to gratify one's own appetites or desires.

Definition 2024


self-denial

self-denial

English

Noun

self-denial (plural self-denials)

  1. The act of refusing to recognize unpleasant facts even when presented by one's self.
  2. Taking action that sacrifices one's own benefit for the good of others.

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