Abstinence

/ˈæb.stɪ.nəns/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:14 ptsWWF:18 pts10 letters

Definition of Abstinence

noun

The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite.
The practice of self-denial; self-restraint; forebearance from anything.
Self-denial; abstaining; or forebearance of anything.
Delay of spending to accrue capital.

Anagrams of Abstinence

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "abstinence":

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8-LETTER WORDS

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7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

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Rhyming Words

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