Asceticism
Asceticism noun - Rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint.
Prudishness and asceticism are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prudishness" instead a noun "Asceticism".
Nearby Word: ascetic
Prudishness
Prudishness noun - A tendency to care a great deal about seemly behavior and morals especially in sexual matters.
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Asceticism and prudishness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Asceticism" instead a noun "Prudishness".
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