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Antonyms for self-denial


Grammar : Noun
Spell : self-di-nahy-uh l, self-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɛlf dɪˈnaɪ əl, ˌsɛlf-



Definition of self-denial

Origin :
  • 1640s, from self- + denial.
  • noun abstinence
Example sentences :
  • This self-denial is the test and definition of self-government.
  • Extract from : « Alarms and Discursions » by G. K. Chesterton
  • I lay no claim to the distinction, and have the self-denial to reject it.'
  • Extract from : « Barnaby Rudge » by Charles Dickens
  • At the root of all lies the fear of the self-denial and the sacrifice which will be needed.
  • Extract from : « The Ministry of Intercession » by Andrew Murray
  • He has never known any hardships or been forced into any self-denial.
  • Extract from : « Great Uncle Hoot-Toot » by Mrs. Molesworth
  • A self-denial no less austere than the saint's is demanded of the scholar.
  • Extract from : « Essays, First Series » by Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • Self-denial is all very well as a means of strengthening the character.
  • Extract from : « Howards End » by E. M. Forster
  • The self-denial represented by these orders was not a little.
  • Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • No self-denial on his part was too great, if he could please me.
  • Extract from : « Keziah Coffin » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Important as illustrating the stern Spartan self-denial of the man and his followers.
  • Extract from : « Cyropaedia » by Xenophon
  • With self-denial and resolution I could live on very little.
  • Extract from : « A Day's Ride » by Charles James Lever

Synonyms for self-denial

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