Renunciation and Refrainment

Renunciation

Renunciation noun - The act or practice of giving up or rejecting something once enjoyed or desired.

Refrainment and renunciation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Refrainment" instead a noun "Renunciation".

Refrainment

Refrainment noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.

Renunciation and refrainment are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Renunciation" instead a noun "Refrainment".
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