self-denial vs discipline

discipline vs self-denial

self-denial and discipline both are nouns.

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

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

As nouns, discipline is a hypernym of self-denial; that is, discipline is a word with a broader meaning than self-denial:

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

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

self-denial (verb)	discipline (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 self-denial and discipline

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