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Abstain (Verb)

Choose not to consume; "I abstain from alcohol".

Verbs of eating and drinking.

She abstains from caffeine after 5 o'clock to ensure a good night's sleep.
During the month of Ramadan, many Muslims abstain from food and drink from dawn to sunset.
He has chosen to abstain from red meat for health reasons.
She decided to abstain from sugary drinks as part of her new diet.
As an alcoholic in recovery, he has learned to abstain from all forms of liquor.

Refrain from voting.

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

She decided to abstain from voting in the local elections due to lack of information about the candidates.
During the board meeting, he chose to abstain from voting on the proposal to avoid any conflict of interest.
In the general assembly, many members abstained from voting as they were not satisfied with any of the options available.
She couldn't bring herself to pick a side and therefore decided to abstain from voting in the heated debate.
He decided to abstain from voting on the contentious issue to maintain his neutrality in the dispute.