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abnegation
NOUNself-denial; renouncing one's interests
the act of giving up or rejecting one's own interests, needs, or desires, often for the sake of others or for a principle
Frequency
rare
Difficulty
9.0
Iconic collocation
abnegation of self
Examples
- abnegation led her to a simple life
- the hero showed abnegation
- his abnegation impresses many