renunciation; self-sacrifice; self-abnegation
the couple's sudden abnegation of life in the fast lane for work as missionaries stunned everyone
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Her abnegation of ice cream and cookies is due to her Olympic team training.
Because everyone knew Jane loved serving the public, they were shocked by her abnegation of the congressional seat.
The school counselor hoped she could encourage her students to consider the abnegation of drug use.
When Mark decided to protest chemical dumping, he used the abnegation of food and water as his method of protest.
Frank’s abnegation of responsibility for his son’s behavior angered the judge.
“It is not easy
to be a nun. It is a life of sacrifice and self-abnegation. It is a
life against nature. Poverty, chastity and obedience are extremely
difficult. But there are always the graces if you will pray for them.”
―Kathryn Hulme
―Kathryn Hulme
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