Austerity and Prudishness

Austerity

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

Prudishness and austerity are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Prudishness" instead a noun "Austerity".

Nearby Words: austere, austerely

Prudishness

Prudishness noun - A tendency to care a great deal about seemly behavior and morals especially in sexual matters.
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Austerity and prudishness are semantically related. You can use "Austerity" instead a noun "Prudishness".
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