verb (usually used as a verb in the present tense) as in strong fondness

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abstains, restrains

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Example Sentences

Example:She abstains from indulgent foods to maintain her fitness.

Definition:To refrain from eating or drinking something, especially for moral, health, or religious reasons.

From abstains

Example:He restrains his appetite for sweets for the sake of his health.

Definition:To hold back or control oneself, especially from doing something enjoyable or pleasurable.

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