ASCETICISM Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word asceticism. (close relations)
ascetic
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| austerity | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) | ||||||
| abnegation | nounn | |||||
noun • the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief • renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others | ||||||
| abstemiousness | nounn | |||||
noun • restricted to bare necessities • moderation in eating and drinking | ||||||
| frugality | nounn | |||||
noun • prudence in avoiding waste | ||||||
| self-denial | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of practicing self discipline • the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses • renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others | ||||||
| self-discipline | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of practicing self discipline • the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses | ||||||
| self-mortification | nounn | |||||
noun • voluntary self-punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing | ||||||
| self-restraint | nounn | |||||
noun • exhibiting restraint imposed on the self | ||||||
| temperance | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of avoiding excesses • abstaining from excess • the act of tempering | ||||||
| ascesis | nounn | |||||
noun • rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint | ||||||
| nonindulgence | ||||||
noun • the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) | ||||||
