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abstinence (adjective)

Abstinenz ist die Praxis des freiwilligen Verzichts auf die Befriedigung eines Appetits oder Verlangens, am häufigsten nach Alkohol oder Essen.

💬 Example

"After his health scare, John decided to practice total abstinence from fried foods."

💡 Memory Tip

AB-STIN-ENCE: 'AB' (Away) + 'STIN' (Stay In) + 'ENCE'. Stay away from the 'STIN' (sting) of bad habits to have 'patience...

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
temperance sobriety self-denial refraining moderation
⚠️ Common Mistakes

I am abstinence from sugar. → I am practicing abstinence from sugar.

He chose abstention from alcohol. → He chose abstinence from alcohol.

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