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| accustomed |
in the habit of (usually followed by "to"). [1/2 definitions] |
| addict |
one who depends on or craves a habit-forming substance, such as a drug. [2/4 definitions] |
| addicted |
having become dependent on a habit-forming substance, such as a drug (often fol. by "to"). |
| alcoholism |
a disease caused by the habit of drinking too much alcohol. Alcoholism is characterized by a strong desire to drink alcohol, difficulties in behaving properly, and troubling effects when alcohol use is stopped. |
| Anglicism |
a habit, idea, or the like that is typically English. [1/2 definitions] |
| austerity |
(usu. pl.) an austere or ascetic habit, custom, or act. [1/3 definitions] |
| bruxism |
the unconscious habit of grinding one's teeth, either while sleeping or waking. |
| cleanliness |
the condition of being clean, or not dirty; the habit of always keeping clean. |
| condition |
to respond in a certain way to things; to develop a habit of. [1/7 definitions] |
| crib-biting |
the habit of horses to bite at wood, as of a stall or feed trough, and swallow harmful amounts of air while doing so. |
| cure |
to cause to recover completely from an undesirable condition, such as a disease, disability, or bad habit. [1/7 definitions] |
| depravity |
an immoral, corrupt, or depraved act or habit. [1/2 definitions] |
| eccentricity |
an odd or peculiar behavior, habit, interest, or the like. [1/3 definitions] |
| frock |
a coarse, long robe with large sleeves, worn by monks; habit. [1/4 definitions] |
| gluttony |
the habit or an instance of excessive eating and drinking. |
| habitual |
done by habit. [2 definitions] |
| idiosyncrasy |
a characteristic of temperament, habit, or physical structure particular to a given individual or group; peculiarity. [1/2 definitions] |
| inveterate |
persisting in a habit, action, feeling, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| kick a habit |
to stop doing something that has become a habit or addiction. |
| lisp |
the action, habit, or sound of uttering these pronunciations. [1/3 definitions] |
| one-upmanship |
the method, practice, or habit of always trying to surpass or gain an advantage over others so as not to be bettered. |
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