abnegation vs self-denial

abnegation and self-denial both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
abnegation	Yes	No	No	No
self-denial	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, abnegation and self-denial are synonyms defined as:

abnegation and self-denial: renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others

Other synonyms of abnegation include denial, self-abnegation, self-renunciation.

abnegation (noun)	self-denial (noun)
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others	the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief	renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
	the trait of practicing self discipline