CONTINENCE Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word continence. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word continence. (close relations)

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	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
	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
	self-restraint				nounn
	noun • exhibiting restraint imposed on the self
	asceticism				nounn
	noun • the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state • the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) • rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint
	continency				nounn
	noun • the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters
	temperance				nounn
	noun • the trait of avoiding excesses • abstaining from excess • the act of tempering

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CONTINENCE Synonyms

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Alternatives for MODERATION