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self-denial vs renunciation

renunciation vs self-denial

self-denial and renunciation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
self-denial Yes No No No
renunciation Yes No No No
As nouns, renunciation is a hypernym of self-denial; that is, renunciation is a word with a broader meaning than self-denial:
  • self-denial: renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
  • renunciation: the act of renouncing; sacrificing or giving up or surrendering (a possession or right or title or privilege etc.)
Other hypernyms of self-denial include forgoing, forswearing, self-sacrifice, selflessness.
self-denial (noun) renunciation (noun)
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses the act of renouncing; sacrificing or giving up or surrendering (a possession or right or title or privilege etc.)
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others an act (spoken or written) declaring that something is surrendered or disowned
the trait of practicing self discipline rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid
the state of having rejected your religious beliefs for your political party or a cause (often in favor of opposing beliefs or causes)
Difference between self-denial and renunciation

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