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self mortification — self denial, abstinence … English contemporary dictionary
self-mortification — self′ mortifica′tion n … From formal English to slang
self-mortification — noun voluntary self punishment in order to atone for some wrongdoing • Syn: ↑penance, ↑self abasement • Hypernyms: ↑punishment, ↑penalty, ↑penalization, ↑penalisation … Useful english dictionary
self-mortification — /sɛlf mɔtəfəˈkeɪʃən/ (say self mawtuhfuh kayshuhn) noun humiliation of oneself …
self-mortification — noun the suppression of one s own appetites or desires as an aspect of religious devotion … English new terms dictionary
Mortification of the flesh — For the theological doctrine, see Mortification (theology). For the theological doctrine from a Roman Catholic perspective, see Mortification in Roman Catholic teaching. For the Christian metal band, see Mortification (band). Flagellants… … Wikipedia
Mortification in Roman Catholic teaching — For an overview of corporal mortification in world religions, see Mortification of the flesh. For the theological doctrine, see Mortification (theology). For the Christian metal band, see Mortification (band). For the record label, see… … Wikipedia
self-denial — Synonyms and related words: Albigensianism, Catharism, Franciscanism, Sabbatarianism, Trappism, Waldensianism, Yoga, abnegation, abstaining, abstemiousness, abstention, abstinence, altruism, anchoritic monasticism, anchoritism, aplomb, asceticism … Moby Thesaurus
mortification — Synonyms and related words: Albigensianism, Catharism, Day of Atonement, Franciscanism, Sabbatarianism, Trappism, Waldensianism, Yoga, Yom Kippur, abasement, abashment, abstinence, anchoritic monasticism, anchoritism, asceticism, austerity,… … Moby Thesaurus
self-denial — n 1. self abnegation, self sacrifice, self immolation, selflessness, unselfishness, self for getfulness; self giving, magnanimity, generosity, altruism. 2. restraint, self restraint, control, self control, will power, strength; self discipline,… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
