abstain

[US]/əbˈsteɪn/
[UK]/əbˈsteɪn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. refrain; self-restrain; avoid

Phrases & Collocations

abstain from alcohol

choose to abstain

abstain from voting

abstain from

Example Sentences

abstain from telling a lie

I abstained from voting.

She abstained from voting.

most pregnant women abstain or drink very little.

you did rather abstain from potation.

abstain from (wine, smoking)

He abstained from speaking at the meeting.

abstain from traditional political rhetoric.See Synonyms at refrain 1

His doctor ordered him to abstain from beer and wine.

They collectively abstained (from voting) in the elections for local councilors.

So I gave it up – cold turkey, because I'm an abstainer not a moderator.

Cautions: Keep it in a dry and ventilated place ,abstaining from moistness .

Real-world Examples

It's a struggle for him to abstain at all.

Source: Twilight: Eclipse

Twelve others excluded him, and four abstained.

Source: The Economist - Technology

The verb " abstain" means to decide not to do or have something.

Source: English multiple choice exercise.

Abstaining from speech marks him who is obeying the spontaneity of his nature.

Source: Tao Te Ching

Twelve Security Council members voted to adopt the resolution Monday while China abstained and India voted no.

Source: VOA Daily Standard December 2021 Collection

The first habit will be abstaining from Short-Term Pleasure Seeking.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

But his decision to abstain from the vote on November 7th has undermined his credibility with Mr Samaras.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

However, there is a problem with abstaining.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

But those logical conclusions did not stop at abstaining from certain foods.

Source: The Guardian (Article Version)

I had to abstain from smoking while I was in the hospital.

Source: In the process of honing one's listening skills.

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