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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

abstinences

/æbˈstɪnənsiːz/ noun · British & US
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What does abstinences mean?

noun

The act of abstaining from something, especially food or drink, for a period of time. A state of being abstinent.

Example

"The monk's abstinences during Lent were a test of his devotion."

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