Abstinence: alternatives and connections

The state of being unmarried; single life, esp. that of a bachelor, or of one bound by vows not to marry.

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The state of being chaste; purity of body; freedom from unlawful sexual intercourse.

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To abstain from food; to omit to take nourishment in whole or in part; to go hungry.

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The act of inhibiting, or the state of being inhibited; restraint; prohibition; embargo.

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Habitual soberness or temperance as to the use of spirituous liquors; as, a man of sobriety.

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The act of suppressing, or the state of being suppressed; repression; as, the suppression of a riot, insurrection, or tumult; the suppression of trut…

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The principle or practice of entire abstinence, esp. from intoxicating drinks.

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Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence; moderation; as, temperance…

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Control of one's self; restraint exercised over one's self; self-command.

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The denial of one's self; forbearing to gratify one's own desires; self-sacrifice.

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Correction or government of one's self for the sake of improvement.

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To hold one's self aloof; to forbear or refrain voluntarily, and especially from an indulgence of the passions or appetites; -- with from.

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To hold one's self aloof; to forbear or refrain voluntarily, and especially from an indulgence of the passions or appetites; -- with from.

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Characterized by abstinence; self-restraining.

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Characterized by abstinence; self-restraining.

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Refraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite; abstemious; continent; temperate.

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Refraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite; abstemious; continent; temperate.

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The act of abstaining; a holding aloof.

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