asceticism, n.
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(asceticisms)
rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
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ascesis asceticism
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the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
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asceticism austerity nonindulgence
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the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
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asceticism
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