abstinence
14 points
English
10 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #22,255
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˈæbstʌnʌns/ · 3 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural abstinences
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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