abnegations
n. C1 Advanced ab·ne·ga·tions
n. the act of giving up something you want or need, especially to help others. It is a formal word for self-sacrifice.
n. the act of renouncing or giving up something, especially for a higher purpose or to benefit others. Often used in religious or philosophical contexts.
The monk's life was full of small abnegations.
The politician's career was built on the abnegations of his youth, when he lived in poverty to serve the community.
The philosopher argued that true moral development requires the performance of abnegations that challenge our most basic instincts for self-preservation.