Greek Meaning of abstinence

αποχή

Other Greek words related to αποχή

Definitions and Meaning of abstinence in English

Wordnet

abstinence (n)

the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)

act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite

Webster

abstinence (n.)

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.

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

FAQs About the word abstinence

αποχή

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abstersiveness => αποχή, abstersive => καθαρτικό, abstersion => σκούπισμα, absterse => σκουπίζω, abstergent => Απορρυπαντικό,