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hair shirts

The phrase “hair shirts” has 2 syllables: hair-shirts

It's pronounced as /ˈhɛr ˌʃɜrts/

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In the thesaurus, “hair shirts” has 53 synonyms and 3 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for hair shirts along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for hair shirts

Antonyms for hair shirts

Meanings of hair shirts

  • noun
    1. A shirt made of haircloth; a cilice; especially one worn by ascetics or the penitent.
    2. A state of penitence and humility.

Example Sentences

  • Devotees in some religious traditions choose to wear hair shirts as a symbol of self-discipline and humility.
  • The practice of wearing hair shirts dates back to medieval times as a form of penance and spiritual purification.
  • In historical literature, characters seeking redemption are often portrayed wearing hair shirts as a sign of repentance.
  • Monks in certain monastic orders incorporate the use of hair shirts into their ascetic practices to foster detachment from worldly comforts.
  • The penitent wore coarse hair shirts beneath their clothing, emphasizing their commitment to a life of self-denial and piety.

On this page you'll find 56 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to hair shirts, such as: afflictions, affronts, aggravations, aggros, albatross, albatrosses, annoyances.

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