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SELF-GIVING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does self-giving mean?
• SELF-GIVING (adjective)
The adjective SELF-GIVING has 1 sense:
1. willing to deprive yourself
Familiarity information: SELF-GIVING used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Willing to deprive yourself
Synonyms:
self-denying; self-giving; self-sacrificing
Similar:
unselfish (disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others)
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