SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
abstinence
noun
The deliberate practice of refraining from something.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Deliberate avoidance
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Usage distinction
Return to topSelf-control is broader; abstinence generally means avoiding the specified activity entirely.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See abstinence in use
His month of abstinence from online shopping helped him save money.
A week of abstinence from mobile games gave Noor an uninterrupted evening period in which to finish a costume pattern for the college play.
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