Rating | Solver | Clue |
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FORBEARING | Refraining (from) | |
ABSTINENT | Refraining from indulgence, especially from the indulgence of appetite; abstemious; continent; temperate. | |
QUARTER | Treatment shown by an enemy; mercy; especially, the act of sparing the life a conquered enemy; a refraining from pushing one's advantage to extremes. | |
ABSTEMIOUS | Sparing in diet; refraining from a free use of food and strong drinks; temperate; abstinent; sparing in the indulgence of the appetite or passions. | |
CELEBRATE | To honor by solemn rites, by ceremonies of joy and respect, or by refraining from ordinary business; to observe duly; to keep; as, to celebrate a birthday. | |
CONTINENCY | The restraint which a person imposes upon his desires and passions; the act or power of refraining from indulgence of the sexual appetite, esp.... | |
ABSTINENCE | The act or practice of abstaining; voluntary forbearance of any action, especially the refraining from an indulgence of appetite, or from custo... |