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 13 synonyms and 16 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for abstains along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for abstains
- declines
- delays
- halts
- hesitates
- refuses
- rejects
- shilly-shallies
- stalls
- temporizes
- turns down
- vacillates
- waffles
- wavers
Antonyms for abstains
- chooses
- concludes
- culls
- decides
- decrees
- determines
- elects
- figures
- handpicks
- names
- opts
- picks
- prefers
- resolves
- rules
- selects
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 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to abstains, such as: chooses, concludes, culls, decides, declines, decrees, delays.
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