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self-ab·ne·ga·tion
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Princeton's WordNet
abnegation, self-abnegation, denial, self-denial, self-renunciationnoun
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
Wiktionary
self-abnegationnoun
The denial or invalidation of one's own needs, interests, etc. in the sake of another's; the setting aside of self-interest
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self-abnegation
Self-abnegation refers to the act of denying or sacrificing one's own desires, interests, or welfare for the sake of others or for a cause or belief. It generally involves devaluing or ignoring one's own needs in favor of prioritizing the needs, wishes, or expectations of others.
Webster Dictionary
Self-abnegationnoun
self-denial; self-renunciation; self-sacrifice
Matched Categories
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of self-abnegation in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of self-abnegation in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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