self-sacrifice

/sɛlf ˌsækrəˈfaɪs/
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Definitions of self-sacrifice
  1. noun
    acting with less concern for yourself than for the success of the joint activity
    synonyms: selflessness
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    types:
    abnegation, denial, self-abnegation, self-denial, self-renunciation
    renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
    type of:
    cooperation
    joint operation or action
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