Abstention
Abstention noun - The trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol).
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Synonyms for Abstention
Refraining and abstention are semantically related. in abstinence topic. In some cases you can use "Refraining" instead a noun "Abstention".
Refraining
Abstention and refraining are semantically related. You can use "Abstention" instead a noun "Refraining".
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Related pairs
- temperance and abstention
- temperance and refraining
- forbearance and abstention
- forbearance and refraining
- restraint and abstention
- restraint and refraining
- sobriety and abstention
- sobriety and refraining
- avoidance and abstention
- avoidance and refraining
- continence and abstention
- continence and refraining
- moderation and abstention
- moderation and refraining
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Refraining and Abstention. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/abstention/refraining
Abstention & Refraining. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/abstention/refraining>.
Refraining or Abstention. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/abstention/refraining.
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