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ABSTINENCES Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word abstinences. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word abstinences. (close relations)
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abstinence
nounn
noun

• the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)

• act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite

moderation
nounn
noun

• quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes

• a change for the better

• the trait of avoiding excesses

• the action of lessening in severity or intensity

restraint
nounn
noun

• the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

• discipline in personal and social activities

• the state of being physically constrained

• a rule or condition that limits freedom

• lack of ornamentation

• a device that retards something's motion

self-control
nounn
noun

• the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

• the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

self-discipline
nounn
noun

• the trait of practicing self discipline

• the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

temperance
nounn
noun

• the trait of avoiding excesses

• abstaining from excess

• the act of tempering

abstention
nounn
noun

• the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)

Best Hypernyms For ABSTINENCES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for abstinences, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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self-discipline self-control self-denial abstinence practice restraint

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