ASCETICISM Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word asceticism. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word asceticism. (close relations)

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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)

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