Definition of Ascesis

1. Noun. Rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint.

Exact synonyms: Asceticism
Generic synonyms: Self-control, Self-denial, Self-discipline

Definition of Ascesis

1. the conduct of an ascetic [n -CESES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ascesis

Ascension of Christ
Ascension of the Lord
ascensive
ascensus
ascent
ascents
ascertain
ascertainable
ascertained
ascertaining
ascertainment
ascertainment
ascertainments
ascertains
asceses
ascesis (current term)
ascetic
ascetic
ascetical
ascetically
asceticism
asceticisms
ascetics
Asch
Aschelminthes
Aschelminthes
Ascher's aqueous influx phenomenon
Ascher's syndrome
Aschheim-Zondek test
Aschner's phenomenon

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