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Abstinence

Definition:

Abstinence refers to the act of voluntarily refraining from doing or consuming something, often in relation to certain behaviors or substances.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. Sense:

    The practice of abstaining from the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

    Sample Sentence:

    His doctor advised him to maintain abstinence from alcohol in order to improve his overall health.

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  2. Sense:

    The act of refraining from engaging in sexual activity.

    Sample Sentence:

    Many teenagers choose abstinence as a way to prevent unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases.

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  3. Sense:

    The state or practice of not participating in a particular activity, habit, or indulgence.

    Sample Sentence:

    During Lent, some people observe abstinence from eating meat as a form of religious sacrifice.

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