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fasting vs abstinence

abstinence vs fasting

fasting and abstinence both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fasting Yes No No No
abstinence Yes No No No
As nouns, abstinence is a hypernym of fasting; that is, abstinence is a word with a broader meaning than fasting:
  • fasting: abstaining from food
  • abstinence: act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
fasting (noun) abstinence (noun)
abstaining from food act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite
the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
Difference between fasting and abstinence

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