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ascesis

noun

Rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint

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Word length
7
Starts with
A
Ends with
S
Contains
SC
Scrabble score
9

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Pronunciation

əˈsiːsɪs

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noun

  1. Rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint

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Synonyms

asceticism

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