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abstain

verb

Choose not to consume

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
A
Ends with
N
Contains
BS
Scrabble score
9

How it sounds

Pronunciation

əbˈsteɪn

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Choose not to consume

    “I abstain from alcohol”

verb

  1. Refrain from voting

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Example Sentences

I abstain from alcohol

Similar words

Synonyms

refraindesist

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