Abstinence

What do we mean by abstinence?

The act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite or desire, especially for alcoholic drink or sexual intercourse. noun

In general, the act or practice of voluntarily refraining from the use of something or from some action; abnegation. noun

More specifically The refraining from indulgence in the pleasures of the table, or from customary gratifications of the senses or the intellect, either partially or wholly. noun

In a still narrower sense— Forbearance from the use of alcoholic liquors as a beverage: in this sense usually preceded by the adjective total. Eccles., the refraining from certain kinds of food or drink on certain days, as from flesh on Fridays. noun

The act of abstaining from the use of, or from the doing of, something; specifically, in economics, voluntary abstention from the consumption of anything which one has the power of consuming or using, with the purpose of increasing one's resources or accumulating wealth for future enjoyment. noun

The act or practice of abstaining; voluntary forbearance of any action, especially the refraining from an indulgence of appetite, or from customary gratifications of animal or sensual propensities. Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating beverages, -- called also total abstinence. noun

The practice of self-denial by depriving one's self of certain kinds of food or drink, especially of meat. noun

Delay of spending to accrue capital. noun

The trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) noun

Act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite noun

The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite.

The practice of self-denial; self-restraint; forebearance from anything.

Self-denial; abstaining; or forebearance of anything.

Delay of spending to accrue capital.

Basically waiting till you're married to have sex. strangely popular now that the jonas brothers do it - and because edward cullen made bella wait. Urban Dictionary

A choice. Choosing not to do something that you want to do. Self-control. See Sexual Abstinence http://mylifemycall.org/virginity.html Urban Dictionary

Not having sexual intercourse Urban Dictionary

It's a choice god dammit. Who cares if someone is a fat churchie, an atheist, skinny or whatever. It doesn't matter. If someone chooses abstinence good for them, if not, shut the fuck up. Urban Dictionary

Sex can wait, masterbate! Urban Dictionary

N. ab'-stuh-nuhns 1) The act of not indulging in a certain conduct or desire. 2) The act of remaining a virgin until marriage. Urban Dictionary

1. A form of STD/Pregnancy Prevention used by intelligent people. Not necessarily just for the church-ie/"fat" kind of people. 2. A fool-proof way to prevent being a slut. Urban Dictionary

The single most effective way of protection against STDs. Reportedly 99.99% effective. Remember Jesus. Urban Dictionary

According to recent studies, scientists have come to the shocking conclusion that abstinence is the only full-proof way to not get an STD or pregnant. FACT Urban Dictionary

Most commonly known for not having sex until marriage. Also can mean not drinking till legal age (sometimes not drinking alcohol at all), not smoking and staying away from drugs Urban Dictionary

Words that are spelled similarly to abstinence:
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Adjectives that are often used to describe abstinence:
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Nouns that are often described by the adjective abstinence:
pledge, syndrome, marriage, principles, based, man, falsehood, oriented, gifts, cause, men, flag, injury, palace, effects.

Consonant match to abstinence:
obstinance.

Words that sound like abstinence:
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