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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
Mozambique abstain from adoption of the charter, citing logistical challenges constraints. - Modern Ghana
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
Pope’s Lenten message: Abstain from harsh words and rash judgement - Vatican News
Delhi High Court Bar Association to abstain from work over pecuniary jurisdiction hike - The News Mill
Opinion: Vote for your dollar – don’t abstain in the upcoming student government election - Daily Bruin
Why did India abstain from voting on the UN climate change resolution? - WION
MLB Pride Month sees 29 teams join celebrations, Rangers abstain - MSN
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
UBT likely abstain from voting in Nashik MLC polls - The Times of India
Franklin Co. Commissioner Kevin Boyce abstains far more than his colleagues and won't say why - WOSU Public Media
Abstain from meat, not taste during Lent - Forest Park Review
Harder Is Not Always Holier: The Dangers of Abstaining from Pleasure - Desiring God
Mozambique abstain from adoption of the charter, citing logistical challenges constraints. - Modern Ghana
Why did Keith Flores abstain on VP Sara impeachment? - mexc.com
Security Council adopts Gulf-backed resolution condemning Iran attacks; Russia bid fails - UN News
CCSC and ESC election results announced for 2026-27 academic year, referendums receive majority support - Columbia Daily Spectator
Council Votes Against Property Tax Hike, Mink Abstains - Montgomery Perspective
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
MFA of Ukraine recommends Ukrainians abstain from traveling to DR Congo regions due to Ebola outbreak - Interfax-Ukraine
Chief judge must abstain from political process - Newsday
UNSC approves resolution condemning Iran retaliatory strikes as Russia, China abstain - thecradle.co
Catholic Diocese asks faithful to abstain from eating hot dogs, meat amid Cleveland Guardians home opener vs. Chicago Cubs on Good Friday - WKYC
Was Britain right to abstain from the UN vote on slavery reparations? - Britain’s World
Opinion | Trump Will Abstain From Trade With Spain - WSJ
A new Lenten pillar: Abstaining from technology - Catholic World Report
Delhi HC lawyers abstain from work over raising of pecuniary limit of district courts - Devdiscourse
Dhaka Bar Lawyers to abstain from defending accused in Ramisa murder case - Views Bangladesh
Lawyers divided over pecuniary jurisdiction, DHCBA to abstain from work against demand of enhancement - Devdiscourse
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
Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki to abstain from attending the German Synodal Way - The Catholic Herald
Why did 400,000 independence supporters abstain from voting? - The Times
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
Ukraine war briefing: UN chief says war a ‘stain on our collective conscience’, as US abstains from vote - The Guardian
Delhi HC lawyers abstain from work over proposal to raise district courts’ pecuniary limits - Hindustan Times
Abstain sya: Jesus Falcis questions Keith Flores’ inclusion in House prosecution team - politiko.com.ph
Britain abstains from key UN vote to recognise slavery as ‘gravest crime against humanity’ - Yahoo News Canada
TN Assembly: DMK MLAs stage walk out, abstain from taking part in vote of confidence of TVK regime. - Devdiscourse
Judge criticises Delhi High Court Bar Association’s decision to abstain from work | India News - Hindustan Times
One in three abstain as Cyprus 2026 Parliamentary Election turnout reaches 66.4% - ΚΥΠΕ
Justin Greene elected Santa Fe County Commission chair, but two abstain from vote - Santa Fe New Mexican
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder Abstain From NBA MVP Discourse - Sports Illustrated
Lent kicks off with Ash Wednesday. Who is supposed to fast during Lent? - The Courier-Journal
Video | Vijay Floor Test | "DMK to abstain from trust vote" : Udhayanidhi Stalin - NDTV
China abstains on UN move against Tehran - China Daily
Ethiopia Abstains UN Vote on Global Climate Obligations - The Reporter Magazine
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
Serbia abstains again from voting on the resolution on Ukraine - European Western Balkans
UK, EU Members Abstain from UN Resolution Demanding Reparations for Slave Trade - The Diplomatic Insight
Canada’s abstention from UN vote on reparations for slavery is a missed opportunity - Amnesty International Canada
Respect words and abstain from profanity | READER COMMENTARY - Baltimore Sun
Pakistan abstains as Russia, China veto UN resolution on reopening Strait of Hormuz - Firstpost
How Can You Abstain From Court Work?, You Have To Work For The Litigants: Delhi HC Tells DHCBA Over Lawyers’ Strike - LawChakra
United Farm Workers to Abstain from Cesar Chavez Day Celebrations After `Disturbing Allegations - MyNewsLA.com
Why Annalisa Perea Abstained From Fresno Council Leadership Vote - GV Wire
Iran announces it will abstain from the FIFA World Cup due to U.S. military actions. - stl.news
How many people intend to abstain from alcohol in January 2026? - YouGov
Abhisit cites legal concerns as Democrats abstain in PM vote - Thai PBS World
Financial troubles could force Unterhaching to abstain from 3.Liga promotion - Bulinews
What are the eating rules on Friday during Lent? A refresher - The Desert Sun
Israel backs United Nations vote voicing support for Ukraine, as US abstains - The Times of Israel
U.N. General Assembly adopts Ukraine cease-fire resolution as U.S. abstains - upi.com
Bukidnon solon abstains in Duterte impeachment vote - Inquirer.net
IVF success may depend on how long men abstain from ejaculation - New Scientist
China, Russia abstain as UN adopts resolution condemning Iran’s attacks on Gulf countries - Peoples Gazette Nigeria
Number of Brits abstaining from chocolate, caffeine or alcohol during Lent tumbles - Premier Christian News
DHCBA to abstain from work on May 25 against proposal to raise pecuniary jurisdiction of district courts - Bar and Bench
Lawyers abstain from work at Rouse Avenue Court over judge’s remarks to advocate - The Hindu
One in three abstain as Cyprus 2026 Parliamentary Election - stockwatch.com.cy
Rawlings returns after Tories abstain on leader vote - Barnet Post
Taurus Horoscope Today, May 2, 2026: Abstain from unnecessary arguments at home - The Times of India
Vijay Wins Floor Test With 144 Votes, 24 AIADMK MLAs Vote For Him - NDTV
UN Security Council passes resolution urging Iran to stop Gulf attacks; China, Russia abstain - WION
ISLU, independent bets proclaimed in IE amid abstain-led presidential race - FEU Advocate
UK, Ukraine among 52 nations, mostly European, to abstain on landmark slavery resolution - thecanary.co
Lawyers divided over pecuniary jurisdiction, DHCBA to abstain from work against demand of enhancement - ANI News
China, Russia Abstain as UN Security Council Demands Iran Halts Attacks on Gulf States - THISDAYLIVE
Celibate Lady Gaga Urges Fans To Abstain From Sex - IMDb
US Abstains as UN Backs Ukraine on Invasion Anniversary, Draws Fire at Home - Kyiv Post
Almost 15,300 voters have already abstained from Saturday’s election - MaltaToday
Six UN Security Council members that abstained on S. Sudan sanctions—and why? - Eye Radio
India Abstains In UN Vote On Immediate Ceasefire Between Ukraine, Russia - NDTV
Hungarian opposition leader calls on political forces to abstain from elections to unite against Orbán - Українські Національні Новини (УНН)
UK breaks with Tory policy and confirms it will abstain on Human Rights Council Israel votes - Jewish News
Shia community in UP village with links to Khamenei abstain from Eid celebrations | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Ireland abstains as UN votes on slave trade - RTE.ie
‘Abstain from personal attacks & AI misuse, stay dignified’: Akhilesh to SP cadre in run-up to 2027 - The Indian Express
Pheu Thai backs Anutin for PM as Democrats opt to abstain - Nation Thailand
Delhi district court lawyers to abstain from work after Rohini court judge-advocate clash in coutroom - Bar and Bench
Will gangsters stop functioning if you abstain from work? Punjab & Haryana High Court to lawyers - Bar and Bench
Kim Joon-ho, Kim Ji-min, Lee Sang-min Couples Abstain for IVF Second Child - 조선일보
Government instructs Slovakia to abstain on WHO pandemic accord revision - The Slovak Spectator
UNGA Votes on Immediate Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire: 107 countries extend support; What was India's stand? These - India.Com
Lawyers to abstain from judicial work tomorrow, demanding enhancement of pecuniary jurisdiction - ANI News
Delhi district court lawyers abstain from work, demand hike in pecuniary jurisdiction from ₹2 crore to ₹20 crore - ANI News
SDLP defends councillors under fire for abstaining in Bobby Sands statue vote - The Irish News
Foreign Language Equivalents
Foreign Language Equivalents of 'abstain'
Language Equivalent   Language Equivalent
French abstention    Spanish
Misspellings - Typos
avstain,   abstaain,   abstaon,   abstaib,   abstaim,   abstai,   abstin,   anstain,   sbstain,   abstan,   abstian,   absyain,   absain,   abtsain,   absrain,   abstaun,   abstainn,   abbstain,   absttain,   bastain,   asbtain,   bstain,   abtain,   absstain,   abdtain,   abstsin,   astain,   aabstain,   abstaiin,   abatain,   absatin,   abstani
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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