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- Dictionaryab·sti·nence/ˈabstənəns/
noun
- 1. the fact or practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol: "I started drinking again after six years of abstinence" Similar Opposite
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The meaning of ABSTINENCE is the practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable. How to use abstinence in a sentence.
the fact of not doing something, usually something that is considered harmful such as drinking alcohol or using a drug: We found that with abstinence from smoking, the severity of symptoms decreased. Alcohol abstinence is recommended for breast-feeding mothers. the fact of not having sex, or not having sex outside of marriage:
Abstinence definition: forbearance, especially habitual forbearance as a lifestyle choice, from any indulgence of a particular appetite, such as from sex or from the use of alcoholic beverages. See examples of ABSTINENCE used in a sentence.
Abstinence is the opposite of indulgence. People who practice abstinence deny themselves something, often something they really want. Regardless of whether people are abstaining from food, alcohol, or sex, they have to practice self-control. In fact, the word is derived from the Latin term for "to hold back."
Abstinence is the practice of abstaining from something such as alcoholic drink or sex, often for health or religious reasons.
Definition of abstinence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Abstinence definition: The act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite or desire, especially for alcoholic drink or sexual intercourse.
ABSTINENCE definition: not doing something that you enjoy because it is bad or unhealthy. Learn more.
ABSTINENCE meaning: not doing something that you enjoy because it is bad or unhealthy. Learn more.
the act of abstaining for any length of time from a substance or activity to which one has become addicted, but without actually dealing with the root causes of dependency: Abstinence addresses the symptoms of addiction, while sobriety has deeper mental and emotional dimensions.
