Associations to the word «Abstain»
Noun
- Abstinence
- Lent
- Fasting
- Chastity
- Intercourse
- Alcohol
- Temperance
- Vote
- Meat
- Penance
- Pledge
- Moderation
- Precept
- Drinker
- Resolution
- Drinking
- Pork
- Vow
- Observance
- Veto
- Adultery
- Eucharist
- Sabbath
- Deputy
- Refrain
- Liquor
- Alcoholic
- Favour
- Misconduct
- Intoxication
- Eating
- Interference
- Beverage
- Voter
- Censure
- Communion
- Tobacco
- Altogether
- Smoking
- Austerity
- Allusion
- Flesh
- Stealing
- Ssr
- Consumption
- Consuming
- Drink
- Delegate
- Indulgence
- Confidence
- Neutrality
- Favor
- Obligation
- Propriety
- Referendum
- Delicacy
- Craving
- Methodist
- Injunction
- Pap
- Wine
- Evil
- Fast
- Provocation
Adjective
Wiktionary
ABSTAIN, verb. (transitive) (reflexive) (obsolete) Keep or withhold oneself. [Attested from around 1350 to 1470 until the mid 16th century.]
ABSTAIN, verb. (intransitive) Refrain from (something); hold one's self aloof; to forbear or keep from doing, especially an indulgence of the passions or appetites. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
ABSTAIN, verb. (intransitive) (obsolete) Fast. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
ABSTAIN, verb. (intransitive) Deliberately refrain from casting one's vote at a meeting where one is present. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
ABSTAIN, verb. (transitive) (obsolete) Hinder; keep back; withhold. [Attested from the early 16th century until the mid 17th century.]
Dictionary definition
ABSTAIN, verb. Refrain from voting.
ABSTAIN, verb. Choose not to consume; "I abstain from alcohol".
Wise words
Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe.
Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with
things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.