abstention

Speech parts

1. abstention - Noun

2. abstention - Adjective

Meaning

The act of abstaining; a holding aloof.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

abstinence temperance self-control FAST purity neutrality denial avoidance restraint fasting refrain celibacy omission moderation chastity
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Antonyms

practice annex screwing sex try experiment
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Hypernyms

self-discipline self-denial

Phrases with the word

presidential abstention

Examples

Consequently, abstention from all animal food ( sometimes exempting fish ) was enjoined of the Perfecti. Source: Internet

Also, a partial analysis could focus on the abstention of an important part of the opposition. Source: Internet

As the "practical, political side" of Taoist philosophy, Arthur Waley translated them as "abstention from aggressive war and capital punishment", "absolute simplicity of living", and "refusal to assert active authority". Source: Internet

Both religions share a high emphasis on family life, charitable giving, chastity, abstention from alcohol, and a special reverence for, though not worship of, their founding prophet. Source: Internet

At the Lusaka Conference in September 1970, the member nations added as aims of the movement the peaceful resolution of disputes and the abstention from the big power military alliances and pacts. Source: Internet

In the 1992 elections for the Algerian National Assembly, the Islamists garnered a large amount of support in the first round, helped by a massive abstention from disillusioned Algerian voters by the turn of events. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

abstemiousness abstenance abstenious abstention doctrine abstentionism abstentionist