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self-denial vs austerity

austerity vs self-denial

self-denial and austerity both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
self-denial Yes No No No
austerity Yes No No No
As nouns, austerity is a hyponym of self-denial; that is, austerity is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than self-denial:
  • self-denial: the trait of practicing self discipline
  • austerity: the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
Other hyponyms of self-denial include asceticism, nonindulgence, abstention, abstinence, continence, continency.
self-denial (noun) austerity (noun)
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures)
renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others
the trait of practicing self discipline
Difference between self-denial and austerity

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