Synonyms of the word

abnegation

• n. A denial; a renunciation; denial of desire or self-interest.

denial

• n. (logic) The negation in logic.
• n. A refusal to comply with a request.
• n. An assertion of untruth.
• n. Refusal to believe a problem exists.
• n. (dated, psychology) A defense mechanism involving a refusal to accept the truth of a phenomenon or prospect.

forgoing

• v. present participle of forgo.

forswearing

• v. present participle of forswear.
• n. The act of one who forswears.

renunciation

• n. the act of rejecting or renouncing something as invalid.
• n. the resignation of an ecclesiastical office.

self-abnegation

• n. The denial or invalidation of one's own needs, interests, etc. in the sake of another's; the setting aside…

self-denial

• n. Action that sacrifices one's own benefit for the good of others.
• n. A refusal to recognize unpleasant realities.

self-renunciation

• n. The act of renouncing one's own rights or claims; self-abnegation.

self-sacrifice

• n. The giving up of one's own benefit, especially giving up one's life, for the good of others.

selflessness

• n. The quality or state of being selfless.