English → English - abstinence

n. abstinence, self-restraint
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English → Indonesian - abstinence

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French → Spanish - abstinence

2. (stupéfiants) abstinencia (f)
3. (boissons alcooliques) abstinencia (f)
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French → Italian - abstinence

2. (stupéfiants) astinenza (f)
3. (boissons alcooliques) l'essere astemio; sobrietà {invariable} nel bere
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French → Portuguese - abstinence

2. (stupéfiants) abandono (m)
3. (boissons alcooliques) abstinência (f)
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French → Dutch - abstinence

2. (stupéfiants) onthouding (f)
3. (boissons alcooliques) geheelonthouding (f); abstinentie (f); onthouding (f)
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Definition of abstinence

Noun
The abstinence from a present pleasure that offers itself is a pain, nay, oftentimes, a very great one. — John Locke
1. Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages; total abstinence; teetotalism).
2. Specifically, the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse, either permanently or until marriage.
2. The practice of self-denial; self-restraint; forebearance from anything.
3. Self-denial; abstaining; or forebearance of anything.
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