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Definition of abstaining - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
participationnot participating in something
- She is abstaining from the vote due to a conflict of interest.
- He is abstaining from alcohol for health reasons.
- They are abstaining from the discussion to remain neutral.
Origin of abstaining
Latin, abstinere (to withhold)
Terms with abstaining included in their meaning
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religion
period of abstaining from all or some kinds of food or drink
abstinence
abstaining from all or some kinds of food or drink
religious vows
abstaining from marriage and sexual relations
nutrition
abstaining from all or some kinds of food or drink
religion
abstaining from food for religious reasons
abstinence
abstaining from drinking alcohol for a period
abstinence
abstaining from alcohol or other habits
purity
quality of being pure and abstaining from sex
no alcohol
abstaining completely from alcoholic drinks
sexual purity
abstaining from sexual activity outside marriage
abstaining
not consuming alcohol
sexual abstinence
abstaining from unlawful sexual intercourse
abstinence
period of abstaining from harmful substances
drinking
moderate drinker not abstaining completely
abstaining from alcohol
not drinking any alcoholic beverages
abstinence
in a manner of abstaining from alcohol
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- French:abstinent, ...
- German:nicht teilnehmend, ...
- Italian:astenuto, ...
- Spanish:absteniéndose, ...
- Portuguese:não participando, ...
- Chinese:不参与, ...
- Japanese:棄権している, ...
- Arabic:مُمْتَنِع, ...
- Hebrew:נִמְנָע, ...
- Russian:воздерживающийся, ...
- Ukrainian:утримується, ...
- Hindi:विरत, ...
Definition of abstain - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
hold backrefrain from doing something by choice
- He decided to abstain from eating sweets.
2.
consumptionrefrain from consuming something
- They abstain from alcohol for health reasons.
3.
votingchoose not to vote in an election
- She chose to abstain during the committee vote.
Expressions with abstain
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choose not to say anything about something
The spokesperson abstained from comment on the issue.
Origin of abstain
Latin, abstinere (to hold back)
Examples of abstain in a sentence
They abstain from alcohol during the week. She decided to abstain from sugar for a month. Many choose to abstain from meat during Lent. Many members chose to abstain from the final vote. He decided to abstain in the presidential election.
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- French:s'abstenir, éviter, ...
- German:verzichten, enthalten, ...
- Italian:astenersi, ...
- Spanish:abstenerse, ...
- Portuguese:abster-se, evitar, ...
- Chinese:不做, 戒, ...
- Japanese:控える, 断つ, ...
- Arabic:اِمْتَنَعَ, تَجَنَّبَ, ...
- Hebrew:לְהִימָּנַע, לְהִימָּנַע, ...
- Russian:воздерживаться, воздержаться, ...
- Ukrainian:утримуватися, ...
- Hindi:परहेज़ करना, परहेज करना, ...
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