Antonyms for Abstinence
ˈæb stə nənsab·sti·nence

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1. abstinence

   Abstinence from food commonly signifies going without; abstemiousness, partaking moderately; abstinence may be for a single occasion, abstemiousness is habitual moderation. Self-denial is giving up what one wishes; abstinence may be refraining from what one does not desire. Fasting is abstinence from food for a limited time, and generally for religious reasons. Sobriety and temperance signify maintaining a quiet, even temper by moderate indulgence in some things, complete abstinence from others. We speak of temperance in eating, but of abstinence from vice. Total abstinence has come to signify the entire abstaining from intoxicating liquors.

   Antonyms:
   drunkenness, excess, gluttony, greed, intemperance, intoxication, reveling, revelry, self-indulgence, sensuality, wantonness

   Synonyms:
   abstemiousness, continence, fasting, frugality, moderation, self-control, self-denial, self-restraint, sobriety, temperance

   Preposition:
   The negative side of virtue is abstinence from vice.

Matched Categories

1. • Self-denial
   • Self-discipline

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. abstinence, abstentionnoun

   the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)

   Synonyms:
   abstention, abstinence

2. abstinencenoun

   act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite

   Synonyms:
   abstention

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1. abstinencenoun

   Synonyms:
   forbearance, temperance, self-denial, abstemiousness

How to use Abstinence in a sentence?

1. Samuel Johnson:

   Abstinence is as easy to me, as temperance would be difficult.

2. Cora Breuner:

   Not only do kids have sex when you have an abstinence-only curriculum, they get pregnant more than those who have a comprehensive sexual education.

3. Zachary Thompson:

   Next to abstinence, condoms are the best prevention method against any sexually transmitted infections.

4. Voltaire:

   Use, do not abuse; neither abstinence nor excess ever renders man happy.

5. Sadie Hernandez:

   I honestly think it's a misuse of taxpayer money, abstinence-only education demonizes sexual activity and makes young people afraid to go out and ask for help.

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