Mortification of the flesh and Self-abnegation

Self-abnegation and mortification of the flesh are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-abnegation" instead a noun phrase "Mortification of the flesh".

Self-abnegation noun - Voluntary restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites.

Mortification of the flesh and self-abnegation are semantically related. You can use "Mortification of the flesh" instead a noun phrase "Self-abnegation".