abstinence
The word “abstinence” has 3 syllables: ab-sti-nence.
It's pronounced as /ˈæbstɪnəns/.
What is synonym and antonym for abstinence?
In the thesaurus, “abstinence” has 9 synonyms and 12 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abstinence along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abstinence
- celibacy
- chastity
- fasting
- frugality
- moderation
- purity
- self-restraint
- temperance
- virginity
Antonyms for abstinence
- debauchery
- gluttony
- greed
- hedonism
- lechery
- licentiousness
- rapacity
- self-indulgence
- sensuality
- venery
- voracity
- whoring
Meanings of abstinence
- noun
- The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite.
- The practice of self-denial; self-restraint; forebearance from anything.
- Self-denial; abstaining; or forebearance of anything.
- Delay of spending to accrue capital.
Example Sentences
- Abstinence from social media allowed her to focus more on her studies and personal growth.
- The decision to practice abstinence until marriage was rooted in their religious beliefs.
- The health educator emphasized the importance of abstinence as the most effective method of preventing sexually transmitted infections.
- He credited his success in overcoming addiction to alcohol to his commitment to abstinence.
- The doctor recommended a period of abstinence from strenuous exercise to allow the injury to heal properly.
On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abstinence, such as: celibacy, chastity, debauchery, fasting, frugality, gluttony, greed.
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