Synonyms for refraining

Most common

abstinence · forbearance

All synonyms

Noun

Definitions

1. n. 1

   The act of one who refrains from doing something.

Forms

Plural

refrainings → abstinences, forbearances…

Example sentences

• abstinence The church teaches abstinence before marriage.
• forbearance Do not mistake patience for forbearance.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

10 letters

abstinence³

11 letters

forbearance³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (abstinence³ = 3 syllables).