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abstention

noun

The trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)

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Word length
10
Starts with
A
Ends with
N
Contains
BS
Scrabble score
12

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Pronunciation

əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩

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noun

  1. The trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)

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Synonyms

abstinence

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