abstinence

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for abstinence

abstinence 🔊 /æˈbstʌnʌns/

abstinence : විරමණය

abstinence : වැළකීම

abstinence : වර්ජනය

abstinence : පරිවර්ජනය

abstinence definition

Noun.

  1. 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.
  2. The practice of self-denial by depriving one's self of certain kinds of food or drink, especially of meat.