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(æbstɪnəns) uncountable nounAbstinence is the practice of abstaining from something such as alcoholic drink or sex, often for health or religious reasons. ...six months of abstinence. ...total abstinence from alcohol. [+ from] Synonyms: abstention, continence, temperance, self-denial More Synonyms of abstinence abstinence in British English (ˈæbstɪnəns) noun1. the act or practice of refraining from some action or from the use of something, esp alcohol 2. mainly Roman Catholic Church the practice of refraining from specific kinds of food or drink, esp from meat, as an act of penance Derived forms abstinent (ˈabstinent) adjective abstinently (ˈabstinently) adverb Word origin C13: via Old French from Latin abstinentia, from abstinēre to abstainabstinence in American English (ˈæbstənəns) noun1. the act of voluntarily doing without some or all food, drink, or other pleasures 2. Roman CatholicChurch abstention from flesh meat on certain designated days Derived forms abstinent (ˈabstinent) adjective abstinently (ˈabstinently) adverb Word origin ME < OFr < L abstinentia < prp. of abstinere: see abstain Examples of 'abstinence' in a sentenceabstinence Quotations Refrain to-night, And that shall lend a kind of easiness To the next abstinence: the next more easy; For use almost can change the stamp of natureWilliam ShakespeareHamlet Abstinence is as easy to me, as temperance would be difficultSamuel JohnsonCorrespondence with Mrs. Hannah More To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderationSt. Augustine of HippoOn the Good of Marriage In other languagesabstinence British English: abstinence NOUN Abstinence is the practice of abstaining from something such as alcoholic drink or sex, often for health or religious reasons. ...six months of abstinence. - American English: abstinence
- Brazilian Portuguese: abstinência
- Chinese: > 禁欲常指因健康或宗教等原因对饮酒或性事等的
- European Spanish: abstinencia
- French: abstinence
- German: Enthaltsamkeit
- Italian: astinenza
- Japanese: 節制
- Korean: 금욕
- European Portuguese: abstinência
- Latin American Spanish: abstinencia
Definition the practice of choosing not to do something one would like six months of abstinence Synonyms self-denial self-restraint refraining avoidance moderation teetotalism soberness Opposites abandon , excess, indulgence , self-indulgence , gluttony , acquisitiveness , wantonness , covetousness , greediness QuotationsRefrain to-night, And that shall lend a kind of easiness To the next abstinence: the next more easy; For use almost can change the stamp of nature [William Shakespeare – Hamlet]Abstinence is as easy to me, as temperance would be difficult [Samuel Johnson – Correspondence with Mrs. Hannah More]To many, total abstinence is easier than perfect moderation [St. Augustine of Hippo – On the Good of Marriage]Additional synonymsself-discipline, abstemiousness and family values Synonyms temperance, restraint, austerity, moderation, plain or simple living, self-control, abstinence, self-discipline, sobriety, continence, self-denial, self-restraint, forbearance, asceticism, frugalitya life of uncompromising asceticism and absolute poverty Synonyms self-denial, austerity, rigour, celibacy, abstinence, self-discipline, harshness, puritanism, frugality, plainness, self-abnegation, abstemiousness, self-mortification, mortification of the flesh, rigorousness Everyone displays emotional continence but strong feelings swirl beneath the surface. Synonyms self-restraint, moderation, self-control, celibacy, abstinence, chastity, temperance, asceticismNearby words ofabstinence - abstemious
- abstemiousness
- abstention
- abstinence
- abstinent
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- abstracted
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