Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
abstinence
noun
/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/
Definition
The act of refraining from indulging in something, particularly from consuming food, alcohol, or other substances.
Examples
- Abstinence from alcohol can lead to improved health.
- Many people practice sexual abstinence before marriage.
- His abstinence from junk food helped him lose weight.
Meaning
Abstinence usually refers to the conscious choice to avoid certain activities, often for health, moral, or religious reasons.
Synonyms
- self-denial
- restraint
- moderation
- teetotalism
