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noun (n)

• the trait of practicing self discipline(noun.attribute)

  Synonym:
  self-discipline
  

  source: wordnet30
• the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses(noun.act)

  Synonym:
  self-control, self-discipline
  

  source: wordnet30
• renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others(noun.act)

  Synonym:
  abnegation, denial, self-abnegation, self-renunciation
  

  source: wordnet30