Synonyms for abstinence
ˈæb stə nənsab·sti·nence

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1. abstinence

   Abstinence from food commonly signifies going without; abstemiousness, partaking moderately; abstinence may be for a single occasion, abstemiousness is habitual moderation. Self-denial is giving up what one wishes; abstinence may be refraining from what one does not desire. Fasting is abstinence from food for a limited time, and generally for religious reasons. Sobriety and temperance signify maintaining a quiet, even temper by moderate indulgence in some things, complete abstinence from others. We speak of temperance in eating, but of abstinence from vice. Total abstinence has come to signify the entire abstaining from intoxicating liquors.

   Synonyms:
   abstemiousness, continence, fasting, frugality, moderation, self-control, self-denial, self-restraint, sobriety, temperance

   Antonyms:
   drunkenness, excess, gluttony, greed, intemperance, intoxication, reveling, revelry, self-indulgence, sensuality, wantonness

   Preposition:
   The negative side of virtue is abstinence from vice.

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. abstinence, abstentionnoun

   the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)

   Synonyms:
   abstention

2. abstinencenoun

   act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite

   Synonyms:
   abstention

Matched Categories

1. • Self-denial
   • Self-discipline

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1. abstinencenoun

   Synonyms:
   abstaining, refraining

2. abstinencenoun

   Synonyms:
   abstemiousness, soberness, temperance, moderation

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1. abstinencenoun

   Synonyms:
   forbearance, temperance, self-denial, abstemiousness

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1. List of paraphrases for "abstinence":

   celibacy, sobriety, abstention

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1. Planned Parenthood:

   The lawsuit seeks to protect the future of the TPP program, if successful, the lawsuit will ensure that the TPP program maintains its evidence-based principles and that new grantees are not forced to push dangerous( abstinence-only-until-marriage) curriculums.

2. Todd Stumbo:

   I'm all about adding interventions and therapeutic techniques that have proven to be significantly profound in the changes to somebody's life and treatment. Unfortunately, I don't know that there's evidence to substantiate that marijuana's had that effect, our take is abstinence based and we use every tool or intervention we can that's been proven effective in the past.

3. Sadie Hernandez:

   I honestly think it's a misuse of taxpayer money, abstinence-only education demonizes sexual activity and makes young people afraid to go out and ask for help.

4. Cora Breuner:

   Not only do kids have sex when you have an abstinence-only curriculum, they get pregnant more than those who have a comprehensive sexual education.

5. Jordan Shapiro:

   We know abstinence sex education doesn't work and creates unhealthy sexual relationships. So why are we taking a similar approach with screen time ?