abstains
The word “abstains” has 2 syllables: ab-stains.
It's pronounced as /əbˈsteɪnz/.
What is synonym and antonym for abstains?
In the thesaurus, “abstains” has 12 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abstains along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abstains
- cease
- forgo
- hesitates
- pass up
- quit
- refrain
- refuses
- rejects
- renounce
- shun
- turns down
- withhold
Antonyms for abstains
- chooses
- concludes
- continue
- decides
- determines
- do
- opts
- resolves
Meanings of abstains
- 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
- A person who abstains from gossip often cultivates deeper and more meaningful relationships.
- She abstains from caffeine to avoid insomnia and anxiety.
- In some cultures, it's considered virtuous if one abstains from certain luxuries during periods of fasting.
- The athlete abstains from junk food to maintain peak physical condition.
- He abstains from voting on matters he feels uninformed about to avoid making hasty decisions.
On this page you'll find 20 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abstains, such as: cease, chooses, concludes, continue, decides, determines, do.
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