Associations to the word «Abstain»
Noun
- Wherefore
- Food
- Motive
- Ukrainian
- Sex
- Jehovah
- Practise
- Tranquillity
- Sin
- Hypocrisy
- Adherent
- Purification
- Elector
- Sundown
- Ballot
- Enjoyment
- Whip
- Falsehood
- Deference
- Obedience
- Brahma
- Catholic
- Unionist
- Gratification
- Appetite
- Opposition
- Veda
- Purity
- Proclamation
- Respondent
- Oath
- Chatter
- Pregnancy
- Sunset
- Idol
- Nations
- Conservative
- Dairy
- Contracting
- Pleasure
- Hostility
- Lau
- Pornography
- Wednesday
- Motion
- Gambling
- Repeal
- Felicity
- Taboo
- Impeachment
- Spouse
- Wickedness
- Vegetable
- Override
Adjective
Verb
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
A kind word warms a man throughout three winters.