Abstinence
Abstinence noun - Voluntary restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites.
Usage example: a cleric vainly preaching abstinence in a world where self-indulgence is regarded as almost a virtue
Self-command and abstinence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-command" instead a noun "Abstinence".
Self-command
Self-command noun - The power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions.
Usage example: an aloof man of great self-command but little charm
Abstinence and self-command are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abstinence" instead a noun phrase "Self-command".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- temperance and abstinence
- temperance and self-command
- forbearance and abstinence
- forbearance and self-command
- control and abstinence
- control and self-command
- reserve and abstinence
- reserve and self-command
- limitation and abstinence
- limitation and self-command
- restraint and abstinence
- restraint and self-command
- sobriety and abstinence
- sobriety and self-command
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