Abstinence (Noun)
Meaning 1
Act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
The trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol).
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The recovering addict credited her abstinence to the support of her family and friends.
- The doctor recommended a period of abstinence from caffeine to help alleviate her patient's anxiety.
- As a sign of respect for his faith, he practiced abstinence from meat during the holy month.
- The health benefits of abstinence from smoking were evident in the former smoker's improved lung function.
- The athlete's strict training regimen included a period of abstinence from sugary foods and drinks.