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ABIENCE

\ˈabi͡əns], \ˈabi‍əns], \ˈa_b_iə_n_s]\

Definitions of ABIENCE

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2011 - English Dictionary Database
1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)

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(psychology) an urge to withdraw or avoid a situation or an object

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

(psychology) an urge to withdraw or avoid a situation or an object

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

[Latin] Retraction from stimulus; avoiding reaction. Opp. adience.

1920 - A dictionary of scientific terms (6th edition)
By J.H. Kenneth

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