abstinence
n. self-restraint, forbearance, avoidance | ||||
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Abstinence Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Abstinence
(n.)
The practice of self-denial by depriving one's self of certain kinds of food or drink, especially of meat.
(n.)
The act or practice of abstaining; voluntary forbearance of any action, especially the refraining from an indulgence of appetite, or from customary gratifications of animal or sensual propensities. Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating beverages, -- called also total abstinence.
(n.)
The practice of self-denial by depriving one's self of certain kinds of food or drink, especially of meat.
(n.)
The act or practice of abstaining; voluntary forbearance of any action, especially the refraining from an indulgence of appetite, or from customary gratifications of animal or sensual propensities. Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating beverages, -- called also total abstinence.
| WordNet 2.0 |
abstinence
Noun
1. the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
(synonym) abstention
(hypernym) self-discipline, self-denial
(derivation) abstain, refrain, desist
2. act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
(hypernym) self-denial, self-discipline, self-control
(hyponym) chastity, celibacy, sexual abstention
Noun
1. the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
(synonym) abstention
(hypernym) self-discipline, self-denial
(derivation) abstain, refrain, desist
2. act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
(hypernym) self-denial, self-discipline, self-control
(hyponym) chastity, celibacy, sexual abstention
| hEnglish - advanced version |
abstinence
abstinence
abstersiveness \ab*ster"sive*ness\, n. the quality of being abstersive.
similar words(1)
total abstinence
abstinence
abstersiveness \ab*ster"sive*ness\, n. the quality of being abstersive.
similar words(1)
total abstinence
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abstinence
Self denial.
Self denial.
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
abstinence
treighneas, m.
treighneas, m.
| JM Welsh <=> English Dictionary |
Cyflwngc
Cyflwngc = n. an abstinence
Cyflwngc = n. an abstinence
Dirwest
Dirwest = n. abstinence, fast
Abstinence Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
abstinence
noun
not doing something voluntarily; the clinic recommended total abstinence from alcohol or from drugs
noun
not doing something voluntarily; the clinic recommended total abstinence from alcohol or from drugs
Abstinence Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| English-Latin Online Dictionary |
abstinence
ieiunium
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Abstinence Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| gambling |
Abstinence
The theory that a pathological gambler in recovery must completely abstain from all gambling. Abstinence is the goal of Gamblers Anonymous and most, though not all, treatment professionals. See also controlled gambling.
The theory that a pathological gambler in recovery must completely abstain from all gambling. Abstinence is the goal of Gamblers Anonymous and most, though not all, treatment professionals. See also controlled gambling.
Abstinence Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Abstinence
Abstinence is a voluntary restraint from indulging a desire or appetite for certain bodily activities that are widely experienced as giving pleasure. Most frequently, the term refers to abstention from sexual intercourse, alcohol or food. The practice can arise from religious prohibitions or practical considerations.
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