deny (oneself)
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deny (oneself)
To deprive oneself (of something). I'm denying myself desserts right now, while I'm on this diet. Learning to deny yourself is an integral part of Lent. I eat everything in moderation, even junk food, because I know that fully depriving myself of anything just makes me want it more.
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