Meaning
withdrawal, abstinence
- the physical symptoms caused by discontinuing an addictive substance
- the practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something (e.g. alcohol, food, sex)
In a sentence
Il paziente ha mostrato gravi sintomi di astinenza dopo aver smesso.
The patient showed severe withdrawal symptoms after quitting.
Il medico gli ha consigliato un periodo di totale astinenza dall'alcol.
The doctor advised him to observe a period of total abstinence from alcohol.
Come si affronta una crisi di astinenza senza farmaci?
How do you manage withdrawal symptoms without medication?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| astinenza | feminine · singular |
| astinenze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Frequently used in the medical phrase 'crisi di astinenza' to mean 'withdrawal symptoms' or 'withdrawal crisis'.