abstinence

As nouns the difference between abnegation and abstinence

is that abnegation is a denial; a renunciation; denial of desire or self-interest while abstinence is the act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite.

As nouns the difference between taxonomy and abstinence

is that taxonomy is the science or the technique used to make a classification while abstinence is the act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite .

As nouns the difference between withdrawal and abstinence

is that withdrawal is receiving from someone's care what one has earlier entrusted to them. Usually refers to money while abstinence is the act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite.

As a noun abstinence

is the act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite.

As an adjective abstinential is

of or pertaining to abstinence.