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self–denial
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self–denial
(noun)
self–denial
/ˌsɛlfdɪ
ˈ
najəl/
noun
self–denial
/ˌsɛlfdɪ
ˈ
najəl/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of SELF–DENIAL
[
noncount
]
:
the act of not allowing yourself to have or do something you want
Dieting is an exercise in
self-denial
.
The monks lead a life of
self-denial
. = The monks practice
self-denial
.
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