Abstention and Withdrawal

Abstention

Abstention noun - The trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol).
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Withdrawal and abstention are semantically related in temperance topic. In some cases you can use "Withdrawal" instead a noun "Abstention".

Nearby Words: abstain, abstinence, abstentious

Withdrawal

Withdrawal noun - An act of moving away especially from something difficult, dangerous, or disagreeable.

Abstention and withdrawal are semantically related in temperance topic. Sometimes you can use "Abstention" instead a noun "Withdrawal".

Nearby Words: withdraw, withdrawing, withdrawable
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