Abstinensya (en. Abstinence)

ab-sti-nen-sya

Synonyms

No sex or sex-free living.

Mark practiced abstinence because he wants to focus on his studies.

Abstinensya ang ginawa ni Mark kasi gusto niyang mag-focus sa studies niya.

Avoidance of vices or bad habits.

He's been abstaining from cigarettes ever since he wanted to be healthy.

Abstinensya na siya sa sigarilyo simula nang gusto niyang maging healthy.

Self-limitation.

During exam season, he practiced abstinence from gaming.

Sa panahon ng exam, nag-abstinensya siya sa gaming.