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abstinence

nounfeminine/ɐbʃ.tiˈnẽ.sjɐ/medium

abs·ti·nen·ci·a

Definition

The voluntary or involuntary refraining from indulging in something, especially alcohol, drugs, or certain foods.
He practiced abstinence from alcohol for a year.
Nicotine abstinence can lead to withdrawal symptoms.
Common collocations
sexual abstinencealcohol abstinenceabstinence syndromeperiod of abstinence

Etymology

Do latim 'abstinentia' (privação, moderação).

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