Abstinence and Selflessness

Abstinence

Abstinence noun - Voluntary restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites.

Selflessness and abstinence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Selflessness" instead a noun "Abstinence".

Nearby Words: abstain, abstinent, abstention

Selflessness

Selflessness noun - Acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity.
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Synonyms for Selflessness

Abstinence and selflessness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abstinence" instead a noun "Selflessness".

Nearby Words: self, selfless
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