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desist

verb

Choose not to consume

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
D
Ends with
T
Contains
ES
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

dɪˈsɪst

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. Choose not to consume

    “I abstain from alcohol”

In context

Example Sentences

I abstain from alcohol

Similar words

Synonyms

abstainrefrain

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