Abstention
Abstention noun - The trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol).
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Synonyms for Abstention
Resignation and abstention are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Resignation" instead a noun "Abstention".
Resignation
Resignation noun - The act of giving up (a claim or office or possession etc.).
Abstention and resignation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abstention" instead a noun "Resignation".
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Related pairs
- temperance and abstention
- temperance and resignation
- forbearance and abstention
- forbearance and resignation
- restraint and abstention
- restraint and resignation
- withdrawal and abstention
- withdrawal and resignation
- abandonment and abstention
- abandonment and resignation
- surrender and abstention
- surrender and resignation
- yielding and abstention
- yielding and resignation
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