abstaining (3 synonym found)

Abstaining has 3 synonyms. The top synonyms for abstaining are self-denial, sober, denial. Another word for abstaining is self-denial. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for abstaining?

A common synonym for abstaining is self-denial. Other synonyms include sober, denial.

How many synonyms does abstaining have?

Abstaining has 3 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does abstaining mean?

(v): (intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence.

Definition of abstaining:

(v) : (intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence.
(v) : (intransitive) Deliberately refrain from casting one's vote at a meeting where one is present.
(v) : (transitive, reflexive, obsolete) Keep or withhold oneself.
(v) : (transitive, obsolete) Hinder; keep back; withhold.
(v) : (intransitive, obsolete) Fast (not eat for a period).
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Definition of abstaining:

(v) : (intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence.
(v) : (intransitive) Deliberately refrain from casting one's vote at a meeting where one is present.
(v) : (transitive, reflexive, obsolete) Keep or withhold oneself.
(v) : (transitive, obsolete) Hinder; keep back; withhold.
(v) : (intransitive, obsolete) Fast (not eat for a period).
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