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abstain

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Definitions

﹒To restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something.

﹒To formally decline to vote either for or against a proposal or motion.

Examples

﹒The doctor advised him to abstain from alcohol while taking the medication.

﹒Many people choose to abstain from voting if they do not support any of the candidates.

﹒She decided to abstain from eating sugar for an entire month to improve her health.

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