abstinence
noun/ˈæbstənəns/
Frequency rank: #10,805 most common English word
Meaning
the practice of choosing not to do or consume something, especially alcohol or other pleasures.
Example sentence
The doctor recommended abstinence from alcohol during the recovery period.
Synonyms & related words
- sobriety
- restraint
- self-denial
- temperance
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