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- pronunciation:
 b
steIn
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
abstains, abstaining, abstained |
| definition 1: |
to choose not to do something.
He abstained from dessert because he had eaten too much already.- antonyms:
- indulge
- similar words:
- decline, fast, keep, quit
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| definition 2: |
to choose not to take part in a decision.
She abstained from voting in the election.- antonyms:
- vote
- similar words:
- decline, withhold
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| related words: |
sober |
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