ABSTINENCE, ABSTINENT
ADJECTIVES
► ABSTEMIOUS abstinent, refraining, sparing (with regard to other things than food) → 1610
► ABSTENTIOUS characterized by abstinence; self-restraining or refraining → 1879
► ABSTINENTIAL pert. to abstinence → 1681 obs.
► PUSSYFOOT committed to or advocating total abstinence; teetotal → 1919
NOUNS
► ABSISTENCE an abstaining or refraining from something; abstinence → 1881
► JEJUNATION abstinence from food, fasting → 1623 obs.
► NEPHALISM total abstinence from intoxicating liquors; teetotalism → 1861
PHRASES
► CHINAMAN ON ONE’S BACK suffering from abstinence symptoms → 1962 Amer. sl.
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