abstain
The word “abstain” has 2 syllables: ab-stain.
It's pronounced as /əbˈsteɪn/.
What is synonym and antonym for abstain?
In the thesaurus, “abstain” has 13 synonyms and 9 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abstain along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abstain
- cease
- forgo
- hesitate
- pass up
- quit
- refrain
- refuse
- reject
- renounce
- shun
- temporize
- turn down
- withhold
Antonyms for abstain
- choose
- conclude
- continue
- decide
- determine
- do
- figure
- opt
- resolve
Meanings of abstain
- verb
- Keep or withhold oneself.
- Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence.
- Fast (not eat for a period).
- Deliberately refrain from casting one's vote at a meeting where one is present.
- Hinder; keep back; withhold.
Example Sentences
- I've decided to abstain from eating sweets for a month to improve my health.
- As a recovering alcoholic, he made a conscious choice to abstain from drinking alcohol.
- The doctor advised her to abstain from strenuous exercise until her injury healed.
- In order to maintain objectivity, the jury members were instructed to abstain from discussing the case outside the courtroom.
- Some people choose to abstain from voting in elections as a form of protest.
On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abstain, such as: cease, choose, conclude, continue, decide, determine, do.
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