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abstinence in Dutch

abstinence in Dutch is abstinentie, alcoholonthouding, geheelonthouding — abstinence means the practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.

abstinence in Dutch

abstinentie
noun
Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages; total abstinence; teetotalism). [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
alcoholonthouding
noun
Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages; total abstinence; teetotalism). [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
geheelonthouding
noun
Specifically, the practice of abstaining from intoxicating/alcoholic beverages; total abstinence; teetotalism). [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
onthouding
noun
onthouding
noun
Specifically, the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse, either permanently or until marriage. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
abstinentie
noun
Specifically, the practice of abstaining from sexual intercourse, either permanently or until marriage. [First attested around 1150 to 1350.]
uitstel van betaling
noun
(business) Delay of spending to accrue capital.

What does "abstinence" mean?

  1. noun The practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.
    "He practised total abstinence from alcohol after the diagnosis."

abstinence in a sentence

  • He practised total abstinence from alcohol after the diagnosis.
  • The programme teaches abstinence as one method of prevention.

Similar words in Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "abstinence" in Dutch?

"abstinence" in Dutch is abstinentie, alcoholonthouding, geheelonthouding. abstinence means: The practice of deliberately avoiding something one wants, such as food, alcohol, or sex.

How do you use "abstinence" in a sentence?

Example: "He practised total abstinence from alcohol after the diagnosis." In Dutch, "abstinence" is abstinentie, alcoholonthouding, geheelonthouding.

Are there other ways to say "abstinence" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "abstinence": abstinentie, alcoholonthouding, geheelonthouding, onthouding, uitstel van betaling.

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