self-abnegation

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self-ab·ne·ga·tion (s

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The setting aside of self-interest for the sake of others or for a belief or principle.

self-abne·gating adj.

self-abnegation

the denial of one's own interests in favour of the interests of others

self-abnegating adj

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self-abnegation - renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others

self-renunciation, abnegation, self-denial, denial

forgoing, forswearing, renunciation - the act of renouncing; sacrificing or giving up or surrendering (a possession or right or title or privilege etc.)

self-sacrifice, selflessness - acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity

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