complete abstinence

/kəmˈpliːt ˈæbstɪnəns/

noun phrase

  1. The practice of completely avoiding something, especially alcohol, drugs, sex, or a particular food or activity.

    B2

    uncountableformal

    • "The doctor advised complete abstinence from alcohol."B1
    • "For some people, complete abstinence is the safest way to recover from addiction."B2
    • "The treatment program requires complete abstinence from all mood-altering substances."C1
    • "Many people choose complete abstinence as a way to maintain their health."B2

Collocations

complete abstinence from alcoholcomplete abstinence from drugspractice complete abstinencepledge of complete abstinencecommitment to complete abstinence

Word family

abstainabstinentabstinence