discipline vs self-denial

self-denial vs discipline

discipline and self-denial both are nouns.

discipline is a verb but self-denial is not a verb.

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

As nouns, self-denial is a hyponym of discipline; that is, self-denial is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than discipline:

discipline: the trait of being well behaved
self-denial: the trait of practicing self discipline

Other hyponyms of discipline include self-discipline, control, restraint.

discipline (noun)	self-denial (noun)
training to improve strength or self-control	the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
the act of disciplining	renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
the trait of being well behaved	the trait of practicing self discipline
a branch of knowledge
a system of rules of conduct or method of practice

discipline (verb)	self-denial (verb)
punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

Difference between discipline and self-denial

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