abstinence
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/ˈæbstənəns/
/ˈæbstɪnəns/
- 1 (bir şeyden) uzak durma, perhiz, kaçınma uncountable
Definition (English)
The practice of not doing or having something you enjoy, especially alcohol, certain foods or sex.
Example Sentences
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Abstinence from alcohol is recommended.Alkolden uzak durmak tavsiye edilir.
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She practiced abstinence from sweets.Tatlılardan uzak durmaya özen gösterdi.
Synonyms
self-restraintself-denialabstentiontemperance
Antonyms
Collocations
practice abstinenceabstinence from alcoholsexual abstinenceabstinence periodabstinence movementabstinence pledge