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self-denial vs continence

continence vs self-denial

self-denial and continence both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
self-denial Yes No No No
continence Yes No No No
As nouns, continence is a hyponym of self-denial; that is, continence is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than self-denial:
  • self-denial: the trait of practicing self discipline
  • continence: the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters
Other hyponyms of self-denial include asceticism, austerity, nonindulgence, abstention, abstinence, continency.
self-denial (noun) continence (noun)
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge
the trait of practicing self discipline
Difference between self-denial and continence

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