Antonyms for incontinencein·con·ti·nence

WiktionaryRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. incontinencenoun

   Synonyms:
   akrasia

2. incontinencenoun

   Lack of self-restraint, an inability to control oneself; unchastity.

   Synonyms:
   akrasia

3. incontinencenoun

   The inability of any of the physical organs to restrain discharges of their contents; involuntary discharge or evacuation (of urine or feces).

   Synonyms:
   akrasia

Matched Categories

1. • Elimination
   • Indiscipline

Princeton's WordNetRate these antonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. incontinence, incontinencynoun

   involuntary urination or defecation

   Synonyms:
   self-gratification, incontinency, dissoluteness

2. dissoluteness, incontinence, self-gratificationnoun

   indiscipline with regard to sensuous pleasures

   Synonyms:
   head trip, self-gratification, incontinency, dissoluteness

Editors ContributionRate these antonyms:1.0 / 1 vote

1. restrained

   kept under control

   mary had restrained her daughter by tying a rope around her waist.

   Submitted by acronimous on January 29, 2019  

How to use incontinence in a sentence?

1. Glenn Brassington:

   The study data suggested that poorer overall physical functioning was associated with falls and that incontinence was a marker for poor physical functioning.

2. Beatrice Dixon:

   We have new product launches coming. We're entering new areas like adult incontinence products.

3. Kristen Burns:

   There are certain foods that are triggers for people with incontinence or overactive bladders, including spicy foods, which doctors have identified as common irritants for women.

4. Leslee Subak:

   Obesity is a strong risk factor for incontinence, improvement in incontinence is one of many benefits of bariatric surgery.

5. Jeremy Taylor:

   Curiosity is the direct incontinence of the spirit.

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