 asceticism |
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| 1. | [ noun ] rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint | |
| Synonyms: | ascesis | |
| Related terms: | self-denial | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state | |
| Related terms: | doctrine | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) | |
| Synonyms: | austerity nonindulgence | |
| Related terms: | self-discipline monasticism | |
| Similar spelling: |
ascetic ascetical Asiatic ascitic ascetically astigmia |
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