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abstinent Definition


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abstinence
noun
    1. The practice or state of choosing not to do or take something, especially to drink alcohol.
      Thesaurus: temperance, abstemiousness, moderation, self-restraint, self-discipline, sobriety, forbearance, avoidance; Antonym: self-indulgence.
Derivative: abstinent
adj
    Derivative: abstinently
    adverb
      Etymology: 13c: from Latin abstinere to abstain.



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