Definition of Abstention

1. Noun. The trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol).

Exact synonyms: Abstinence
Generic synonyms: Self-denial, Self-discipline
Derivative terms: Abstain, Abstentious, Abstain, Abstinent

Definition of Abstention

1. a. The act of abstaining; a holding aloof.

Definition of Abstention

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Abstention

absorptive
absorptive cells of intestine
absorptivities
absorptivity
absorptivity
absquatulate
abstain
abstained
abstainer
abstainers
abstaining
abstains
abstemious
abstemiously
abstemiousness
abstention (current term)
abstentions
abstentious
absterge
absterged
absterges
absterging
abstinence
abstinence
abstinences
abstinence symptoms
abstinence syndrome
abstinent
abstinently
abstract

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