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ABSTENTION
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
Synonyms:
abstention; abstinence
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Hypernyms ("abstention" is a kind of...):
self-denial; self-discipline (the trait of practicing self discipline)
Derivation:
abstain (choose not to consume)
abstentious (self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink)
