abnegating
v. C1 Advanced ab·ne·gat·ing
v. to give up something you want or need, especially to help others. It often describes a person who denies themselves pleasure to do good work.
v. to deny oneself pleasure, comfort, or personal desires, typically for the sake of duty or charity.
She abnegating her own needs to help the poor.
The monks spent their lives abnegating their physical comforts in order to focus entirely on spiritual study.
By abnegating his own ambitions for the success of the collective, the leader ensured that the project remained a priority for the entire team.