ascesis

as·ce·sis

A5475650 (ə-sē′sĭs)n. Variant of askesis.

ascesis

(əˈsiːsɪs) n, pl -ses (-siːz) the exercise of self-discipline[C19: from Greek, from askein to exercise]

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ascesis - rigorous self-denial and active self-restraintasceticismself-control, self-denial, self-discipline - the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses