Austerity and Mortification

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

Mortification and austerity are semantically related in penance topic. In some cases you can use "Mortification" instead a noun "Austerity".

Nearby Words: austere, austerely

Mortification noun - The emotional state of being made self-consciously uncomfortable.

Austerity and mortification are semantically related in penance topic. Sometimes you can use "Austerity" instead a noun "Mortification".

Nearby Words: mortify, mortified, mortifying