10
self-denial(noun, abstinence)
8
abnegation(noun, surrender, rebuff, yielding, rejection)
5
denial
5
humility(noun, modesty, unctuousness, unpretentiousness, humbleness)
4
renunciation(noun, surrender, yielding, rejection, abandonment)
4
self-renunciation
4
selflessness(noun, unselfishness, frugality, abstinence, altruism)
3
altruism(noun, devotion, selflessness, unselfishness, sacrifice)
3
self-abasement(noun, reserve, devotion, flattery, modesty)
2
abasement(noun, reserve, flattery, modesty, servility)
2
abstinence(noun, selflessness, unselfishness, frugality, altruism)
2
calm
2
calmness
2
continence
2
modesty(noun, flattery, servility, submissiveness, sycophancy)
2
mortification(noun, reserve, flattery, modesty, servility)
2
self-control
1
abjuration(noun, surrender, rebuff, yielding, rejection)
1
bashfulness(noun, reserve, flattery, modesty, servility)
1
cancellation(noun, surrender, rebuff, yielding, rejection)
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