abstained
The word “abstained” has 2 syllables: ab-stained.
It's pronounced as /əbˈsteɪnd/.
What is synonym and antonym for abstained?
In the thesaurus, “abstained” has 13 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abstained along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abstained
- cease
- forgo
- hesitated
- pass up
- quit
- refrain
- refused
- rejected
- renounce
- shun
- temporized
- turned down
- withhold
Antonyms for abstained
- chose
- concluded
- continue
- decided
- determined
- do
- figured
- named
- opted
- resolved
- ruled
Meanings of abstained
- 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
- Despite the temptation, she abstained from eating dessert to stick to her diet plan.
- He abstained from voting on the controversial bill, preferring to remain neutral.
- As a vegetarian, she abstained from consuming any animal products.
- Due to religious beliefs, he abstained from alcohol and other intoxicants.
- The athlete abstained from intense workouts before the competition to avoid injury.
On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abstained, such as: cease, chose, concluded, continue, decided, determined, do.
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