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abstain

Synonyms

Verb

1. refrain

2. forbear, refrain

3. desist

Usage
Warsh may abstain from dot plot at June meeting - report - Seeking Alpha
MLB Pride Nights return as Rangers abstain again - MSN
Pope’s Lenten message: Abstain from harsh words and rash judgement - Vatican News
Opinion: Vote for your dollar – don’t abstain in the upcoming student government election - Daily Bruin
Mozambique abstain from adoption of the charter, citing logistical challenges constraints. - Modern Ghana
Harder Is Not Always Holier: The Dangers of Abstaining from Pleasure - Desiring God
In Columbus NWSL votes, two abstained. One won't say why - The Columbus Dispatch
Catholic Diocese asks faithful to abstain from eating hot dogs, meat amid Cleveland Guardians home opener vs. Chicago Cubs on Good Friday - WKYC
Abstain from meat, not taste during Lent - Forest Park Review
Security Council adopts Gulf-backed resolution condemning Iran attacks; Russia bid fails - UN News
Franklin Co. Commissioner Kevin Boyce abstains far more than his colleagues and won't say why - WOSU Public Media
US opposes, India and 27 nations abstain as UN backs ICJ climate ruling by 141-8 vote - Down To Earth
Rappler. . Prosecutor Flores explains vote to abstain from Sara Duterte impeachment articles WATCH: House prosecutor Keith Flores explains his decision to abstain from voting on the impeachment articles against Vice President Sara Duterte - facebook.com
CCSC and ESC election results announced for 2026-27 academic year, referendums receive majority support - Columbia Daily Spectator
Mozambique abstain from adoption of the charter, citing logistical challenges constraints. - Modern Ghana
MLB Pride Month sees 29 teams join celebrations, Rangers abstain - MSN
How many people intend to abstain from alcohol in January 2026? - YouGov
Council Votes Against Property Tax Hike, Mink Abstains - Montgomery Perspective
More Americans are choosing to abstain from alcohol - KCRG
IVF success may depend on how long men abstain from ejaculation - New Scientist
Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki to abstain from attending the German Synodal Way - The Catholic Herald
Iran maintains decision to abstain from talks in Pakistan - Tasnim News | Iran International - ایران اینترنشنال
Mayor Sarah Baxter advised to abstain from project tango - The Palm Beach Post
UNSC approves resolution condemning Iran retaliatory strikes as Russia, China abstain - thecradle.co
Opinion | Trump Will Abstain From Trade With Spain - WSJ
Chief judge must abstain from political process - Newsday
A new Lenten pillar: Abstaining from technology - Catholic World Report
Why did India abstain from voting on the UN climate change resolution? - WION
Justin Greene elected Santa Fe County Commission chair, but two abstain from vote - Santa Fe New Mexican
Catholic Diocese asks faithful to abstain from eating hot dogs, meat amid Cleveland Guardians home opener vs. Chicago Cubs on Good Friday - WKYC
Portugal’s Initial Budget Vote Set to Pass as Socialists Abstain - Bloomberg.com
Why Did Iran Abstain from the UN Vote on Palestinian Statehood? - WANA News Agency
Was Britain right to abstain from the UN vote on slavery reparations? - Britain’s World
Abstaining from Abstention: UNSC Resolution 2774 (2025) and Obligatory Abstention under Article 27(3) of the UN Charter - EJIL: Talk!
Ukraine war briefing: UN chief says war a ‘stain on our collective conscience’, as US abstains from vote - The Guardian
Novo Nordisk shares rise on investor relief after it exits Metsera bid - Reuters
Catholic Diocese asks faithful to abstain from eating hot dogs, meat amid home opener on Good Friday - WKYC
ND lawmaker says he is against MP immunity vote, will abstain - eKathimerini.com
Pokin Around: Councilwoman explains why a vote to abstain is, at times, better than a Yes or No - Springfield Daily Citizen
Lent kicks off with Ash Wednesday. Who is supposed to fast during Lent? - The Courier-Journal
Why did China abstain from the vote to delist al-Sharaa from sanctions? - Enab Baladi - Enab Baladi
Why Annalisa Perea Abstained From Fresno Council Leadership Vote - GV Wire
Why did Keith Flores abstain on VP Sara impeachment? - MEXC
My work gave me an ultimatum: resign or abstain from drink - The Times
Why the new blood pressure guidelines say to avoid alcohol - VCU Health
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder Abstain From NBA MVP Discourse - Sports Illustrated
China abstains on UN move against Tehran - China Daily
UBT likely abstain from voting in Nashik MLC polls - The Times of India
Respect words and abstain from profanity | READER COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun
UK Explanation of Vote on the Declaration of the trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans as the gravest Crime Against Humanity - GOV.UK
Delhi High Court Bar Association to abstain from work over pecuniary jurisdiction hike - The News Mill
Celibate Lady Gaga Urges Fans To Abstain From Sex - IMDb
UK, EU Members Abstain from UN Resolution Demanding Reparations for Slave Trade - The Diplomatic Insight
Serbia abstains again from voting on the resolution on Ukraine - European Western Balkans
Canada’s abstention from UN vote on reparations for slavery is a missed opportunity - Amnesty International Canada
What are the eating rules on Friday during Lent? A refresher - The Desert Sun
United Farm Workers to Abstain from Cesar Chavez Day Celebrations After `Disturbing Allegations - MyNewsLA.com
Iran announces it will abstain from the FIFA World Cup due to U.S. military actions. - stl.news
Israel backs United Nations vote voicing support for Ukraine, as US abstains - The Times of Israel
Pakistan abstains as Russia, China veto UN resolution on reopening Strait of Hormuz - Firstpost
U.N. General Assembly adopts Ukraine cease-fire resolution as U.S. abstains - upi.com
Number of Brits abstaining from chocolate, caffeine or alcohol during Lent tumbles - Premier Christian News
Abhisit cites legal concerns as Democrats abstain in PM vote - Thai PBS World
UN Security Council Endorses Trump’s Gaza Plan as Russia, China Abstain; Hamas Rejects International Force - Arise News
MFA of Ukraine recommends Ukrainians abstain from traveling to DR Congo regions due to Ebola outbreak - Interfax-Ukraine
China, Russia abstain as UN adopts resolution condemning Iran’s attacks on Gulf countries - Peoples Gazette Nigeria
Financial troubles could force Unterhaching to abstain from 3.Liga promotion - Bulinews
Internal divisions force Belgium to abstain from EU-Mercosur vote - belganewsagency.eu
Hungarian opposition leader calls on political forces to abstain from elections to unite against Orbán - Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
PNV and Junts abstain in the reprobation of the "serious cases of corruption" of the Government approved in the Senate on the initiative of the PP - Demócrata
Britain abstains from key UN vote to recognise slavery as ‘gravest crime against humanity’ - Yahoo News Canada
Why did 400,000 independence supporters abstain from voting? - The Times
Paramount promises to abstain from DEI programs to secure Skydance merger - HR Dive
Why two NDP MPs abstained from the federal budget vote, and what comes next - CBC
Delhi HC lawyers abstain from work over raising of pecuniary limit of district courts - Devdiscourse
Constituent input led Idlout to abstain from budget vote - Nunatsiaq News
Idlout abstains from budget vote, helps Liberals avoid defeat - Nunatsiaq News
Liberals survive confidence test, as four opposition MPs abstain from budget vote - iPolitics
New Hampshire abstains from new public health collaborative - The Dartmouth
UN Security Council passes resolution urging Iran to stop Gulf attacks; China, Russia abstain - WION
Dhaka Bar Lawyers to abstain from defending accused in Ramisa murder case - Views Bangladesh
Citing Cuba’s support for Russia in Ukraine, many U.S. allies shun island at U.N. - Miami Herald
Lawyers divided over pecuniary jurisdiction, DHCBA to abstain from work against demand of enhancement - Devdiscourse
UN adopts Gaza resolution, China abstains citing need for greater clarity - China Daily
Belgium confirms it will abstain on EU–Mercosur trade deal - The Brussels Times
Nine vote down UNSC Iran sanctions relief, four for and two abstain - ایران اینترنشنال
Choosing to Abstain - UZH News
Want better blood pressure? You can start by giving up alcohol - KERA News
Taurus Horoscope Today, May 2, 2026: Abstain from unnecessary arguments at home - The Times of India
Abstain sya: Jesus Falcis questions Keith Flores’ inclusion in House prosecution team - politiko.com.ph
NDP could abstain from budget vote to avoid election without supporting Liberals: sources - iPolitics
MP Stubbs abstains from voting on federal budget due to medical leave - LakelandToday.ca
TN Assembly: DMK MLAs stage walk out, abstain from taking part in vote of confidence of TVK regime. - Devdiscourse
CARICOM Countries Abstain or Vote In Favor of a Deferral to Delay in NZF Initiative - Caribbean Today
US Abstains as UN Backs Ukraine on Invasion Anniversary, Draws Fire at Home - Kyiv Post
China, Russia Abstain as UN Security Council Demands Iran Halts Attacks on Gulf States - THISDAYLIVE
UK, Ukraine among 52 nations, mostly European, to abstain on landmark slavery resolution - thecanary.co
Pakistan reaffirms the sacred principle of self-determination and abstains from voting the new "unbalanced" resolution on Western Sahara - وكالة الأنباء الصحراوية
Delhi HC lawyers abstain from work over proposal to raise district courts’ pecuniary limits - Hindustan Times
One in three abstain as Cyprus 2026 Parliamentary Election turnout reaches 66.4% - ΚΥΠΕ
Foreign Language Equivalents
Foreign Language Equivalents of 'abstain'
Language Equivalent   Language Equivalent
French abstention    Spanish
Misspellings - Typos
absyain,   absrain,   bastain,   abstaiin,   abstaib,   abdtain,   absttain,   aabstain,   anstain,   abstani,   abtain,   absain,   abstan,   asbtain,   abtsain,   sbstain,   astain,   avstain,   abstian,   abstsin,   abstainn,   abstin,   abbstain,   abstai,   absstain,   absatin,   abstaim,   abstaon,   abatain,   abstaain,   bstain,   abstaun
Words Starting with Letter - 'A'
a a battery a billion
a bit a bit much a capella singing
a cappella singing a couple of a few
a fortiori a good deal a great deal
a horizon a hundred a hundred and one
a hundred thousand a hundred times a kempis
a la carte a la mode a level
a little a lot a million
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