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ABSTAINED Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word abstained. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word abstained. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ABSTAINED

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refrain
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers

verb

• resist doing something

• choose not to consume

deny
verbv
verb

• declare untrue; contradict

• refuse to accept or believe

• refuse to grant, as of a petition or request

• refuse to let have

• deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure

• deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit

• refuse to recognize or acknowledge

desist
verbv
verb

• choose not to consume

forbear
verbv
noun

• a person from whom you are descended

verb

• refrain from doing

• resist doing something

forgo
verbv
verb

• do without or cease to hold or adhere to

• be earlier in time; go back further

• lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime

relinquish
verbv
verb

• part with a possession or right

• do without or cease to hold or adhere to

• turn away from; give up

• release, as from one's grip

withhold
verbv
verb

• hold back; refuse to hand over or share

• retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments

give up
verbv
verb

• lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime

• give up with the intent of never claiming again

• give up in the face of defeat of lacking hope; admit defeat

• put an end to a state or an activity

• give up what is not strictly needed

• part with a possession or right

• leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

• relinquish possession or control over

• give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another

• stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims

• allow the other (baseball) team to score

• stop consuming

Best Hypernyms For ABSTAINED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for abstained, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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forbear refrain

Alternatives for REFRAIN

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