abstain (45 synonym found)

Abstain has 45 synonyms. The top synonyms for abstain are stand aloof from, hold aloof from, evade the issue, duck the issue, dispense with, stand neuter, refrain from, keep in hand and 37 more. Another word for abstain is stand aloof from. Browse the full list below.


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What is a synonym for abstain?

A common synonym for abstain is stand aloof from. Other synonyms include hold aloof from, evade the issue, duck the issue, dispense with.

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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