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asceticism Synonyms

Another word for asceticism

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• noun (Context 1)

The practice or doctrine of severe self-discipline and abstention from all forms of indulgence, typically for religious or spiritual reasons.

Usage Example

"The monks practiced strict self-denial, living in bare stone cells and fasting for days at a time."

Strongest
self-denial
austerity
Strong
abstinence
abstemiousness
renunciation
frugality
self-discipline
Weak
temperance

Opposites of asceticism

The opposite of asceticism shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

hedonism
self-indulgence
sybaritism
indulgence
voluptuousness
epicureanism
intemperance
See all opposites of asceticism

• Nearby Words

ascent
ascertain
ascertainable
asceticism
ascidian
asclepias
ascot

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Asceticism. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/asceticism
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