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self-abnegation
CIDE DICTIONARY
self-abnegation, n.
Self-denial; self-renunciation; self-sacrifice. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
self-abnegation, n. the abnegation of oneself, one's interests, needs, etc.; self-sacrifice.
ROGET THESAURUS
self-abnegation
Disinterestedness
N disinterestedness, generosity, liberality, liberalism, altruism, benevolence, elevation, loftiness of purpose, exaltation, magnanimity, chivalry, chivalrous spirit, heroism, sublimity, self-denial, self-abnegation, self-sacrifice, self-immolation, self-control, stoicism, devotion, martyrdom, suttee, labor of love, disinterested, unselfish, self-denying, self-sacrificing, self- devoted, generous, handsome, liberal, noble, broad-minded, noble-minded, high-minded, princely, great, high, elevated, lofty, exalted, spirited, stoical, magnanimous, great-hearted, large-hearted, chivalrous, heroic, sublime, unbought, unbribed, uncorrupted, non vobis solum.For further exploring for "self-abnegation" in Webster Dictionary Online