Synonyms: denial, self-abnegation, self-denial, self-renunciation, abnegation
Definition: renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
Similar words: renunciation, forgoing, forswearing
Definition: the act of renouncing; sacrificing or giving up or surrendering (a possession or right or title or privilege etc.)
Similar words: self-sacrifice, selflessness
Definition: acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity
Synonyms: self-control, self-denial, self-discipline
Definition: the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
Similar words: control
Definition: the activity of managing or exerting control over something
Usage: the control of the mob by the police was admirable
Synonyms: self-denial, self-discipline
Definition: the trait of practicing self discipline
Similar words: discipline
Definition: the trait of being well behaved
Usage: he insisted on discipline among the troops