Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Abstinence.
How to pronounce abstinence:
US
Abstinence - as a noun
Act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
self-controlself-denialself-disciplineHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She practiced abstinence from alcohol for the duration of her pregnancy."
"Religious vows often include a pledge of abstinence from certain behaviors."
"The doctor advised the patient to maintain abstinence from smoking to improve his lung health."
"The program promoted abstinence as the only foolproof method of birth control."
"He struggled with abstinence from gambling after being addicted for years."
Word Game Points
Is ABSTINENCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, abstinence is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ABSTINENCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is ABSTINENCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abstinence is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordABSTINENCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is ABSTINENCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abstinence is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordABSTINENCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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