Abstain

verb

/əbˈsteɪn/

Word Frequency: 1.3

Definitions

1.verbKeep or withhold oneself.

2.verbRefrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence.

"In order to improve his health, Rob decided to abstain from smoking."

3.verbFast (not eat for a period).

4.verbDeliberately refrain from casting one's vote at a meeting where one is present.

"I abstain from this vote, as I have no particular preference."

5.verbHinder; keep back; withhold.

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