Abstention and Insobriety

Abstention

Abstention noun - The trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol).
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Synonyms for Abstention

Insobriety is an antonym for abstention.

Nearby Words: abstain, abstinence, abstentious

Insobriety

Insobriety noun - Habitual or excessive drinking of intoxicants.
Usage example: her once-promising singing career was undermined by insobriety and emotional instability
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Synonyms for Insobriety

Abstention is an antonym for insobriety.
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