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abstinence

/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinencenoun

abstinences

Translations

Abstinence from alcohol can improve your health.

Воздержание от алкоголя может улучшить ваше здоровье.

The monk practiced abstinence as a form of asceticism.

Монах практиковал аскезу как форму воздержания.

Additional translations

Definitions

The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or other pleasurable activities.

His abstinence from alcohol lasted for over a year.

The act or practice of refraining from sexual activity.

The program promotes abstinence as a method of preventing teenage pregnancies.

Synonyms

abstinence from indulgence

Antonyms

abstinenceadjective

/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

Used attributively before another noun, denoting something related to abstinence.

Definitions

Attributive. Relating to or promoting abstinence, especially from alcohol or sexual activity.

The school implemented an abstinence curriculum.