NOUN | attribute | abstention, abstinence | the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) |
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Sounds | aebsteh'nchahn; ahbsteh'nchahn | |
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Rhymes | Aachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn... |
Meaning | The trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol). | |
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Synonym | abstinence | |
Broader | self-discipline, self-denial | The trait of practicing self discipline |
Spanish | abstención, abstinencia, prescindencia | |
Catalan | abstenció, abstencionisme, abstinència | |
Adjectives | abstentious | self-restraining |
Verbs | abstain | choose not to consume |
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