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self-denial vs nonindulgence

nonindulgence vs self-denial

self-denial and nonindulgence both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
self-denial Yes No No No
nonindulgence Yes No No No
As nouns, nonindulgence is a hyponym of self-denial; that is, nonindulgence is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than self-denial:
  • self-denial: the trait of practicing self discipline
  • nonindulgence: the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
Other hyponyms of self-denial include asceticism, austerity, abstention, abstinence, continence, continency.
self-denial (noun) nonindulgence (noun)
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
the trait of practicing self discipline
Difference between self-denial and nonindulgence

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