Abstinence

"Abstinence" in German

Abstinenz

(the act or practice of abstaining)

Abstinenz

(specifically, abstinence from alcohol)

Enthaltsamkeit

(the act or practice of abstaining)

Enthaltsamkeit

(the practice of self-denial)

Keuschheit

(specifically, abstinence from sexual intercourse)

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