Abstain

7 lettersverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

To deliberately refrain from doing or consuming something, especially to withhold one's vote.

“Three committee members chose to abstain rather than vote against the proposal.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/əbˈsteɪn/

Syllables

ab·stain

Related Words

Synonyms

refrainforgo desist

Antonyms

consume

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