ABSTINENCE Synonyms
There are 5 synonyms of the word
abstinence.
(exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word abstinence. (close relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word abstinence. (close relations)
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Definition of ABSTINENCE
Antonyms of ABSTINENCE
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| continence | nounn | |||||
noun • the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters • voluntary control over urinary and fecal discharge | ||||||
| moderation | nounn | |||||
noun • quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes • a change for the better • the trait of avoiding excesses • the action of lessening in severity or intensity | ||||||
| self-control | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses • the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior | ||||||
| temperance | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of avoiding excesses • abstaining from excess • the act of tempering | ||||||
| abstention | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) | ||||||
Best Hypernyms For ABSTINENCE
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
abstinence, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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