Self-denial: alternatives and connections

The act of abstaining; a holding aloof.

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The act or practice of abstaining; voluntary forbearance of any action, especially the refraining from an indulgence of appetite, or from customary g…

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The condition, practice, or mode of life, of ascetics.

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Sourness and harshness to the taste.

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Alt. of Continency

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Self-restraint; self-command.

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The act of mortifying, or the condition of being mortified

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A duplicate book, register, or account, kept to correct or check another account or register; a counter register.

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The treatment suited to a disciple or learner; education; development of the faculties by instruction and exercise; training, whether physical, menta…

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of Forgo

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of Forswear

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The act of renouncing.

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The act of sacrificing one's self, or one's interest, for others; self-devotion.

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Quality or state of being selfless.

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a denial; a renunciation.

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The act of gainsaying, refusing, or disowning; negation; -- the contrary of affirmation.

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Self-denial; self-renunciation; self-sacrifice.

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Control of one's self; restraint exercised over one's self; self-command.

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Correction or government of one's self for the sake of improvement.

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The act of renouncing, or setting aside, one's own wishes, claims, etc.; self-sacrifice.

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