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ABSTAIN

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Abstain.

How to pronounce abstain:

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Abstain - as a verb

Refrain from voting

Choose not to consume

Example: "I abstain from alcohol"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desistrefrain
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
consume

Example Sentences

"I have decided to abstain from eating meat for ethical reasons."
"The doctor advised him to abstain from drinking alcohol while on medication."
"She promised herself to abstain from indulging in sweets during the diet."
"Despite the temptation, he managed to abstain from smoking for a week."
"The jury was instructed to abstain from discussing the case outside the courtroom."
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Word Game Points

Is ABSTAIN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, abstain is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ABSTAIN has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is ABSTAIN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abstain is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ABSTAIN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is ABSTAIN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abstain is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ABSTAIN has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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