Self-denial

n.

1.

The denial of one's self; forbearing to gratify one's own desires; self-sacrifice.

Noun	1.	self-denial - the trait of practicing self discipline Synonyms: self-discipline
	2.	self-denial - the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses Synonyms: self-control, self-discipline
	3.	self-denial - renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others Synonyms: self-abnegation, self-renunciation, abnegation, denial

abstention, abstinence, asceticism, austerity, continence, continency, discipline, nonindulgence, self-discipline