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self–denying
adjective self–de·ny·ing \-ˈnī-iŋ\
Definition of SELF-DENYING
: showing self-denial
— self–de·ny·ing·ly \-iŋ-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of SELF-DENYING
1632
Related to SELF-DENYING
- Synonyms
- abstentious, abstinent, continent, self-abnegating, self-denying, sober, temperate
- Antonyms
- self-indulgent
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