Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun asceticism

3 senses of asceticism

Sense 1
asceticism -- (the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state)
       => doctrine, philosophy, philosophical system, school of thought, ism -- (a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school)

Sense 2
austerity, asceticism, nonindulgence -- (the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures))
       => self-discipline, self-denial -- (the trait of practicing self discipline)

Sense 3
asceticism, ascesis -- (rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint)
       => self-denial, self-discipline, self-control -- (the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses)