Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deny-yourself
verb phrase
/dɪˈnaɪ jɔːrˈsɛlf/
Definition
To refrain from indulging in personal desires or pleasures.
Examples
Many people choose to deny themselves luxuries for a greater goal.
In order to succeed, he had to deny himself the comforts of home.
Meaning
The act of rejecting or not allowing oneself to enjoy something desired, often for moral or self-discipline reasons.
Synonyms
- abstain
- forgo
- refrain
- sacrifice
