CELIBACY Synonyms
There are 7 synonyms of the word
celibacy.
(exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word celibacy. (close relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word celibacy. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CELIBACY
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chastity | nounn | |||||||
noun • abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows) • morality with respect to sexual relations | ||||||||
abnegation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the denial and rejection of a doctrine or belief • renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others | ||||||||
abstinence | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) • act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite | ||||||||
self-restraint | nounn | |||||||
noun • exhibiting restraint imposed on the self | ||||||||
virginity | nounn | |||||||
noun • the condition or quality of being a virgin | ||||||||
sexlessness | nounn | |||||||
noun • having no evident sex or sex organs | ||||||||
sexual abstention | nounn | |||||||
noun • abstaining from sexual relations (as because of religious vows) |
Best Hypernyms For CELIBACY
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
celibacy, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
abstention
abstinence
asceticism
chastity
condition
continence
self-control
self-denial
status