How do you pronounce abstinence?

abstinence is pronounced as /ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/.

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abstinence

🚫abstinence (ábstinensth)

noun

/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

abstinencia, restricción (abstinencia, restriccion)

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Meaning

the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex

Traducción del significado

la práctica de abstenerse de algo, típicamente alcohol o sexo

la practica de abstenerse de algo, tipicamente alcohol o sexo

Oraciones de ejemplo

His doctor advised abstinence from alcohol for better health.

Su médico le aconsejó abstinencia de alcohol para una mejor salud.

Su medico le aconsejo abstinencia de alcohol para una mejor salud.

Synonyms

self-denial, sobriety, temperance, restraint

Antonyms

indulgence, excess, intemperance

Colocaciones

practice abstinence, abstinence from alcohol, vow of abstinence

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