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abstain

verb

To choose not to participate in or consume something.

Choose not to take part

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refrain desist forbear hold back

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abstinence

noun

The deliberate practice of refraining from something.

Deliberate avoidance

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abstention self-denial

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leniency

noun

A less strict or severe approach to rules or punishment.

Reduced strictness

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lenience lenity mercy clemency indulgence forbearance

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lenient

adjective

Less strict or severe in judgment, discipline, or enforcement.

Less strict or severe

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tolerant indulgent merciful forgiving permissive forbearing

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refrain

verb

To hold oneself back from doing something.

Hold oneself back

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abstain desist forbear hold back restrain oneself

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restraint

noun

Control over one's impulses, or a limit placed on an action.

Control of impulses

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self-control self-restraint moderation discipline reserve forbearance

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stoic

adjective

Enduring discomfort or adversity without outward complaint.

Enduring without complaint

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stoical uncomplaining impassive patient forbearing enduring

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