abstinence

[US]/'æbstɪnəns/
[UK]/'æbstɪnəns/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. self-restraint, abstention from alcohol, fasting (especially on Fridays), frugality, moderation

Phrases & Collocations

practice abstinence

sexual abstinence

abstinence from alcohol

strict abstinence

abstinence syndrome

Example Sentences

Abstinence is the best medicine.

Abstinence from alcoholic drinks is advisable.

The best way to avoid pregnancy was total abstinence from sex.

sobriety of décor); both nouns denote moderation in or abstinence from the consumption of alcoholic liquor:

treat abstinence symptoms, so they can be used for the treatment of opiumism patients.

Objective:Research and development of anesthetization process plan of Abstinence syndrome occurring in the on-operation toxicomania patients.

Result:Only Fentanyl or ketamine are effective in controlling abstinence syndrome.of the On-operation toxicomania patients.

The ancient people considered the blood,amnionic fluid,lochia and etac as filthy and ominous materials,which will desecrate the inviolability,and drew up much abstinence of lunaria and birth.

Cabezon C, Vigil P, Rojas I, Leiva ME, Riquelme R, Aranda W, Garcia C.Adolescent pregnancy prevention: An abstinence-centered randomized controlled intervention in a Chilean public high school.

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