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abstain

The word “abstain” has 2 syllables: ab-stain

It's pronounced as /əbˈsteɪn/

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In the thesaurus, “abstain” has 45 synonyms and 27 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for abstain along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for abstain

Antonyms for abstain

Meanings of abstain

  • verb
    1. Keep or withhold oneself.
    2. Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence.
    3. Fast (not eat for a period).
    4. Deliberately refrain from casting one's vote at a meeting where one is present.
    5. 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 72 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abstain, such as: abjure, abnegate, accept, allow, avoid, cease, choose.

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fake out

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fast

decline

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