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forswearing vs self-denial

self-denial vs forswearing

forswearing and self-denial both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
forswearing Yes No No No
self-denial Yes No No No
As nouns, self-denial is a hyponym of forswearing; that is, self-denial is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than forswearing:
  • forswearing: the act of renouncing; sacrificing or giving up or surrendering (a possession or right or title or privilege etc.)
  • self-denial: renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
Other hyponyms of forswearing include forsaking, giving up, abnegation, denial, self-abnegation, self-renunciation.
forswearing (noun) self-denial (noun)
the act of renouncing; sacrificing or giving up or surrendering (a possession or right or title or privilege etc.) the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
the trait of practicing self discipline
Difference between forswearing and self-denial

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