Synonyms of the word

abstention

• n. (obsolete) The act of restraining oneself.
• n. The act of abstaining; a holding aloof; refraining from.
• n. The act of declining to vote on a particular issue.
• n. Non-participation in the political world; as a country avoiding international affairs.

abstinence

• n. The act or practice of abstaining, refraining from indulging a desire or appetite.
• n. The practice of self-denial; self-restraint; forebearance from anything.
• n. (obsolete) Self-denial; abstaining; or forebearance of anything.
• n. (business) Delay of spending to accrue capital.

self-denial

• n. Action that sacrifices one's own benefit for the good of others.
• n. A refusal to recognize unpleasant realities.

self-discipline

• n. Control of oneself, willpower.