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abidances

noun , plural of abidance

Synonyms and Antonyms of abidances

1 the following of a custom, rule, or law

the FDA requires strict abidance by food manufacturers of its definitions for certain terms used on product labels

Synonyms of abidances

adherences, compliances, conformances, conformities, obediences, observances, observations

Words Related to abidances

deferences, honors, regards, respects

accessions, acquiescences, submissions, surrenders

attendances, attentions, heeds, notices

Near Antonyms of abidances

brush-offs, disregards

delinquencies, derelictions, neglects

offenses (or offences), sins, wrongs

challenges, defiances, rebellions

Antonyms of abidances

breaches, contraventions, infractions, infringements, nonobservances, transgressions, trespasses, violations

2 uninterrupted or lasting existence

the reassuring abidance of their friendship through times both good and bad

Synonyms of abidances

continuances, continuations, continuities, durabilities, durations, endurances, persistences, subsistences

Words Related to abidances

elongations, extensions, prolongations

Near Antonyms of abidances

abridgments (or abridgements), curtailments, cutbacks, shortenings

Antonyms of abidances

cessations, closes, discontinuances, discontinuities, ends, endings, expirations, finishes, stoppages, surceases, terminations

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