abstinence
abstinence
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Synonyymisanakirja
abstinence
kohtuullisuus, pidättyvyys, kieltäytyminen, siveys, selibaatti, seksuaalinen pidättyminen, itsekuri, itsehillintä, kohtuus, raivoraittius, absolutismi, paasto, paastoaminen.
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Englannin sanakirja
abstinence (englanti > suomi)
abstinence englanniksi
The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulge indulging a desire or appetite. (defdate)(R:SOED5)
Penance, fasts, and abstinence, / To punish bodies for the souls offense.'' - w:John Dryden|John Dryden
The abstinence from a present pleasure that offers itself is a pain, nay, oftentimes, a very great one. — w:John Locke|John Locke
Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation. — w:Augustine of Hippo|St Augustine
Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages; total abstinence; teetotalism). (defdate)
Specifically, the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse, either permanently or until marriage. (defdate)
puhekieltä Abstention from certain foods on days of penitential observance. (defdate)
The practice of self-denial; self-restraint; forebearance from anything. (defdate)
puhekieltä Self-denial; abstaining; or forebearance of anything. (defdate)
puhekieltä Delay of spending to accrue capital.
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