abstain

Meaning

To restrain oneself from indulging in or partaking of something.

to deliberately avoid doing or consuming something

Example Sentences

People often abstain from digital devices to enhance focus.

He decided to abstain from smoking.

Example Expressions

abstain from voting

Synonyms

refrain, avoid, resist, forgo, withhold, eschew

Entry 1

refrain, avoid, resist, forgo

Entry 2

refrain, withhold, avoid, eschew

Antonyms

indulge, partake, consume, engage

Entry 1

indulge, partake, consume, engage

Entry 2

indulge, engage

Collocations

abstain from alcohol, abstain from food, abstain from voting