What is another word for self-abnegation?
121 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ sˈɛlfˌabnɪɡˈe͡ɪʃən], [ sˈɛlfˌabnɪɡˈeɪʃən], [ s_ˈɛ_l_f_ˌa_b_n_ɪ_ɡ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]
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Synonyms for Self-abnegation:
n.
• act (noun) • humility (noun)- passiveness,
- docilities,
- Lowliness,
- fawning,
- mortification,
- servility,
- reserve,
- unobtrusiveness,
- bashfulness,
- obedience,
- inferiority complex,
- subservience,
- lack of pride,
- resignation,
- Non-resistance,
- unpretentiousness,
- subjection,
- demureness,
- timorousness,
- sheepishness,
- shyness,
- timidity,
- self-abasement,
- obsequiousness,
- docility,
- diffidence,
- abasement,
- submissiveness,
- meekness,
- nonresistance.
- quitclaim,
- forswearing,
- asceticism,
- forgoing,
- renunciation,
- self-sacrifice,
- relinquishment,
- selflessness,
- self-denial,
- humility,
- ascetics.
Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words (noun):- dump,
- comedown,
- letdown,
- devotion,
- dispassion,
- disgrace,
- repose,
- disinterest,
- tranquillity,
- dedication,
- calm,
- constraint,
- sacrifice,
- commitment,
- sobriety,
- happy medium,
- modesty,
- altruism,
- humiliation,
- temperance,
- unselfishness,
- magnanimity,
- impartiality,
- evenness,
- defense,
- conservatism,
- cool,
- mildness,
- prudence,
- serenity,
- self-control,
- judiciousness,
- continence,
- deflation,
- calmness,
- self-immolation,
- nonviolence,
- self-restraint,
- shame,
- stability,
- pacifism,
- abstinence,
- descent,
- gentleness,
- neutrality,
- control,
- restraint,
- consecration,
- embarrassment.
Hyponym for Self-abnegation:
n.
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