ascèse betyder på engelska

asceticism [asceticisms]▼◼◼◼(the principles and practices of an ascetic)
noun
[UK: ə.ˈse.tɪ.ˌsɪ.zəm] [US: ə.ˈse.tɪ.ˌsɪ.zəm]

ascesis [asceses]▼◼◻◻((rigorous) self-discipline, see also: asceticism)
noun
[UK: əsˈiːsɪs] [US: əsˈiːsɪs]