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Which word fits this meaning? The practice of refusing oneself a pleasure or desire, often for a larger purpose.
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Reveal word and examples self-denial Saving for the expedition required months of self-denial and careful budgeting. Dictionary practice example. Noor's self-denial also included declining an appealing comedy outing so she could complete the promised measurements with her partner. From Choosing a Measure of Restraint . Full dictionary entry How did you do before revealing the answer?
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