Associations to the word «Abstain»
Noun
- Abstinence
- Lent
- Fasting
- Chastity
- Intercourse
- Alcohol
- Temperance
- Vote
- Meat
- Penance
- Pledge
- Moderation
- Precept
- Drinker
- Resolution
- Drinking
- Pork
- Vow
- Observance
- Veto
- Adultery
- Eucharist
- Sabbath
- Deputy
- Refrain
- Liquor
- Alcoholic
- Favour
- Misconduct
- Intoxication
- Eating
- Interference
- Beverage
- Voter
- Censure
- Communion
- Tobacco
- Altogether
- Smoking
- Austerity
- Allusion
- Flesh
- Stealing
- Ssr
- Consumption
- Consuming
- Drink
- Delegate
- Indulgence
- Confidence
- Neutrality
- Favor
- Obligation
- Propriety
- Referendum
- Delicacy
- Craving
- Methodist
- Injunction
- Pap
- Wine
- Evil
- Fast
- Provocation
Adjective
Wiktionary
ABSTAIN, verb. (transitive) (reflexive) (obsolete) Keep or withhold oneself. [Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the mid 16th century.]
ABSTAIN, verb. (intransitive) Refrain from (something); hold one's self aloof; to forbear or keep from doing, especially an indulgence of the passions or appetites. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
ABSTAIN, verb. (intransitive) (obsolete) Fast. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
ABSTAIN, verb. (intransitive) Deliberately refrain from casting one's vote at a meeting where one is present. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
ABSTAIN, verb. (transitive) (obsolete) Hinder; keep back; withhold. [Attested from the early 16th century until the mid 17th century.]
Dictionary definition
ABSTAIN, verb. Refrain from voting.
ABSTAIN, verb. Choose not to consume; "I abstain from alcohol".
Wise words
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