incontinence

• Substantivo que designa a falta de controle voluntário sobre as funções do corpo, especialmente a incapacidade de controlar a urina ou as fezes.

A noun referring to the lack of voluntary control over bodily functions, particularly the inability to control urination or defecation.

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1. Involuntary bodily waste releaseB2formalmedical

   The inability to control the release of urine or feces from the body.

   Incontinência

   • The patient suffers from urinary incontinence after the surgery.
   • Incontinence can be managed with special exercises and medication.
   • Elderly individuals may experience incontinence due to weakened muscles.

   Antônimoscontinencecontrolrestraint

2. Lack of self-restraintC1formal

   A lack of control or discipline, especially regarding physical desires or pleasures.

   Falta de autocontrole

   • His incontinence in spending led to financial ruin.
   • The philosopher criticized the incontinence of those who indulge in excessive luxury.
   • She struggled with incontinence in her eating habits.

   Sinônimosdebaucherydissolutenessexcessintemperancelicentiousnessoverindulgenceprofligacyself-indulgencewantonness

   Antônimoscontinencedisciplinemoderationrestraintself-controlself-restrainttemperance