Abstinent
Abstinent adjective - Given to or marked by restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites.
Extenuating and abstinent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Extenuating" instead an adjective "Abstinent".
Nearby Words: abstain, abstinence
Extenuating
Extenuating adjective - Partially excusing or justifying.
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Abstinent and extenuating are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abstinent" instead an adjective "Extenuating".
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