Synonyms for incontinence
in·con·ti·nence

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1. incontinencenoun

   Synonyms:
   akrasia

2. incontinencenoun

   Lack of self-restraint, an inability to control oneself; unchastity.

   Synonyms:
   akrasia

3. incontinencenoun

   The inability of any of the physical organs to restrain discharges of their contents; involuntary discharge or evacuation (of urine or feces).

   Synonyms:
   akrasia

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1. incontinence, incontinencynoun

   involuntary urination or defecation

   Synonyms:
   self-gratification, incontinency, dissoluteness

2. dissoluteness, incontinence, self-gratificationnoun

   indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures

   Synonyms:
   head trip, self-gratification, incontinency, dissoluteness

Matched Categories

1. • Elimination
   • Indiscipline

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1. incontinencenoun

   Synonyms:
   lewdness, lasciviousness, indulgence of lust

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1. List of paraphrases for "incontinence":

   continence

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1. Beatrice Dixon:

   We have new product launches coming. We're entering new areas like adult incontinence products.

2. Jeremy Taylor:

   Curiosity is the direct incontinence of the spirit.

3. Leslee Subak:

   Obesity is a strong risk factor for incontinence, improvement in incontinence is one of many benefits of bariatric surgery.

4. Dr Philippa Kaye:

   A study of more than 300 female triathletes, who cycle a lot as part of their sport, reported that one in three suffered incontinence and pelvic pain. Experts have also found female cyclists can suffer decreased vaginal and labial sensitivity, and a higher rate of urinary tract infections.

5. Kristen Burns:

   There are certain foods that are triggers for people with incontinence or overactive bladders, including spicy foods, which doctors have identified as common irritants for women.