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abstinence

UK
/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/
US
/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

Translations

abstinencenoun
abstinences
pl
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
умеренность
отречение
Synonyms
restraint
self-control
abstinence from indulgence
forbearance
self-denial
Antonyms
indulgence
abstinenceadjective
UK
/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/
US
/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/
Used attributively before another noun, denoting something related to abstinence.

Definitions

abstinencenoun
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.
abstinenceadjective
Attributive. Relating to or promoting abstinence, especially from alcohol or sexual activity.
The school implemented an abstinence curriculum.
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