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abstinence

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɐbʃ.tiˈnẽ.sjɐ/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.”

sexual abstinencealcohol abstinenceabstinence syndromeperiod of abstinence