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asceticism vs self-control

self-control vs asceticism

asceticism and self-control both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
asceticism Yes No No No
self-control Yes No No No
As nouns, self-control is a hypernym of asceticism; that is, self-control is a word with a broader meaning than asceticism:
  • asceticism: rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
  • self-control: the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
Other hypernyms of asceticism include self-denial, self-discipline.
asceticism (noun) self-control (noun)
rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
Difference between asceticism and self-control

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