Synonyms for asceticism
as·ceti·cism

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1. asceticismnoun

   Antonyms:
   hedonism

2. asceticismnoun

   Antonyms:
   hedonism

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1. asceticismnoun

   the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state

   Synonyms:
   nonindulgence, ascesis, austerity

2. austerity, asceticism, nonindulgencenoun

   the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)

   Synonyms:
   nonindulgence, ascesis, austerity

3. asceticism, ascesisnoun

   rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint

   Synonyms:
   nonindulgence, ascesis, austerity

Matched Categories

1. • Doctrine
   • Self-denial
   • Self-discipline

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1. asceticismnoun

   Synonyms:
   austerity, mortification

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1. List of paraphrases for "asceticism":

   austerity

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