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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions abstinence noun  The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulge, indulging a desire. The from a present pleasure that offers itself is a pain, nay, oftentimes, a very great one. - w:John Locke, John Locke Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages (also called total abstinence, teetotalism). Specifically, the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse, either permanently or until marriage. The practice of self-denial by depriving one's self (partly or totally) of certain kinds of food or drink, especially meat. Penance, fasts, and , / To punish bodies for the soul's offense. - w:John Dryden, John Dryden Etymology: From the abstinence, from the abstinentia, from abstinere; see abstain.      Full Definition of abstinence  Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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