Ascesis and Austerity

Ascesis

Ascesis noun - Rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint.
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Austerity and ascesis are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Austerity" instead a noun "Ascesis".

Austerity

Austerity noun - The trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures).

Ascesis and austerity are semantically related. You can use "Ascesis" instead a noun "Austerity".

Nearby Words: austere, austerely
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Austerity and Ascesis. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/ascesis/austerity
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Austerity or Ascesis. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/ascesis/austerity.
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