Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
ascesis | Yes | No | No | No |
self-denial | Yes | No | No | No |
ascesis (noun) | self-denial (noun) |
---|---|
rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint | the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses |
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others | |
the trait of practicing self discipline |