HyperDic: self-denying

English > 2 senses of the word self-denying:
ADJECTIVEallself-denying, self-giving, self-sacrificingwilling / willing to deprive yourself
allself-denying, renunciant, renunciative, self-abnegatingused especially of behavior
English > self-denying: 2 senses > adjective 1
Meaningwilling / willing to deprive yourself.
Synonymsself-giving, self-sacrificing
Broaderunselfishdisregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
Spanishabnegado, sacrificado
English > self-denying: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningUsed especially of behavior.
Synonymsrenunciant, renunciative, self-abnegating
Broadernonindulgent, strictCharacterized by strictness, severity, or restraint

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