abstain (45 synonym found)

Abstain has 45 synonyms. The top synonyms for abstain are abnegate, abstain from, avoid, constrain, cop out, curb, deny, dispense with and 37 more. Another word for abstain is abnegate. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for abstain?

A common synonym for abstain is abnegate. Other synonyms include abstain from, avoid, constrain, cop out.

How many synonyms does abstain have?

Abstain has 45 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does abstain mean?

(v): Refrain from (something); hold one's self aloof; to forbear or keep from doing, especially an indulgence of the passions or appetites; -- with from; to shun voluntarily Example: "not a few abstai

Definition of abstain:

(v) : Refrain from (something); hold one's self aloof; to forbear or keep from doing, especially an indulgence of the passions or appetites; -- with from; to shun voluntarily
"not a few abstained from voting. - Macaulay"
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Definition of abstain:

(v) : Refrain from (something); hold one's self aloof; to forbear or keep from doing, especially an indulgence of the passions or appetites; -- with from; to shun voluntarily
"not a few abstained from voting. - Macaulay"
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