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self-sacrifice

 

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Noun self-sacrifice has 1 sense
  1. selflessness, self-sacrifice - acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity
    --1 is a kind of cooperation
    --1 has particulars:
     abnegation, self-abnegation, denial, self-denial, self-renunciation

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Term: self-sacrifice

Noun: The act of sacrificing one's own interests or well-being for the sake of others.

Example sentence: John's self-sacrifice was evident when he gave up his dream job to take care of his sick mother.

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Verb: To willingly give up something of value or importance for the benefit or well-being of others.

Example sentence: She self-sacrificed her personal desires to support her friend during a tough time.

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Adjective: Describing an action or behavior that involves sacrificing oneself for others.

Example sentence: The soldiers' self-sacrificing acts to protect their country were commendable.

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