continence

Day 30Level 3

KON-tn-uhns

self-restraint

control on one's feelings especially the desire to have sex ; self-restraint

Part of Speech: verb

Synonyms:

abstinence, chastity

Antonyms:

decency, modesty

Example Sentence:

Leaving the condition to go untreated for long will jeopardize chances of regaining continence.

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