Celibacy
Celibacy noun - Abstention from sexual intercourse.
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Synonyms for Celibacy
Forbearance and celibacy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Forbearance" instead a noun "Celibacy".
Nearby Word: celibate
Forbearance
Forbearance noun - The capacity to endure what is difficult or disagreeable without complaining.
Celibacy and forbearance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Celibacy" instead a noun "Forbearance".
Nearby Words: forbear, forbearing
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Related pairs
- temperance and celibacy
- temperance and forbearance
- frugality and celibacy
- frugality and forbearance
- discretion and celibacy
- discretion and forbearance
- restraint and celibacy
- restraint and forbearance
- sobriety and celibacy
- sobriety and forbearance
- continence and celibacy
- continence and forbearance
- moderation and celibacy
- moderation and forbearance
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