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abstinence

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of abstinence

1 voluntary restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites
  • nutritionists preaching abstinence from sugar
Synonyms of abstinence

continence, self-denial, sobriety, temperance
Words Related to abstinence

control, forbearance, restraint

discipline, self-command, self-control, self-discipline, self-mastery

asceticism, austerity
Near Antonyms of abstinence

gluttony, greed, rapaciousness, rapacity, voraciousness, voracity

hedonism, sensuality
Antonyms of abstinence

self-indulgence
2 abstention from sexual intercourse
  • a program promoting abstinence
Synonyms of abstinence

celibacy, chasteness, chastity, continence
Words Related to abstinence

modesty, purity

honor, innocence, virginity, virtue
Near Antonyms of abstinence

debauchery, lechery, licentiousness, venery

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