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continence Synonyms

Another word for continence

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• noun (Context 1)

Self-restraint or moderation in yielding to desires and passions, especially complete or partial abstinence from sexual activity.

Usage Example

"Classical Stoic philosophers praised self-restraint as an essential virtue for achieving inner peace."

Strongest
self-restraint
abstinence
chastity
Strong
temperance
self-control
moderation
celibacy
forbearance

Opposites of continence

The opposite of continence shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

incontinence
self-indulgence
intemperance
licentiousness
promiscuity
debauchery
See all opposites of continence

• Nearby Words

contextually
contiguous
contiguously
continence
continent
continental
contingency

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Continence. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/continence
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