abstain
/əbˈsteɪn/
fe’l verb
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Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence.
In order to improve his health, Rob decided to abstain from smoking.
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Deliberately refrain from casting one's vote at a meeting where one is present.
I abstain from this vote, as I have no particular preference.
- Keep or withhold oneself.
- Fast (not eat for a period).
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