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ABSTAINS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Abstains.

Abstains - 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

"He abstains from eating meat for ethical reasons."
"She abstains from drinking alcohol during the week."
"In order to lose weight, he abstains from eating sweets."
"He abstains from making political donations."
"The athlete abstains from consuming caffeine before a competition."
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Word Game Points

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

ABSTAINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is ABSTAINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abstains is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ABSTAINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is ABSTAINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abstains is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ABSTAINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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