Abstinence
Abstinence noun - Voluntary restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites.
Condom and abstinence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Condom" instead a noun "Abstinence".
Condom
Condom noun - Contraceptive device consisting of a sheath of thin rubber or latex that is worn over the penis during intercourse.
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Synonyms for Condom
Abstinence and condom are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abstinence" instead a noun "Condom".
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| complete | complete abstinence | complete condom |
Both words in one sentence
- Sure, total abstinence is a more reliable way to avoid pregnancy and STDs than using a condom, but using protection is way better than nothing.
- In a great deal of media, the "But We Used A Condom" line is used to promote abstinence by insisting that condoms don't work, so you're better off not engaging in any sexual activities at all—which admittedly is the only 100% successful method of birth control.
Source: But We Used a Condom
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Condom and Abstinence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/abstinence/condom
Abstinence & Condom. N.p., 2016. Web. 01 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/abstinence/condom>.
Condom or Abstinence. 2016. Accessed August 01, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/abstinence/condom.
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