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abstinence definition and meaning

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

Crossword clues for abstinence

- Forbearance
- Keeping off beer etc
- Not fastened; unaffiliated
- Self-restraint
- The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something


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