self-denial Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the trait of practicing self discipline
    self-discipline.
  2. noun the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
    self-discipline; self-control.
  3. noun renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
    self-renunciation; abnegation; denial; self-abnegation.

WordNet

Self`-de*ni"al noun
Definitions
  1. The denial of one's self; forbearing to gratify one's own desires; self-sacrifice.

Webster 1913