abstain

Meanings

• Verb

  Refrain from doing or consuming something, especially for moral or health reasons.

  - "She decided to abstain from eating sweets for a month."
  - "The monks took a vow of abstinence during their retreat."

• Noun

  A choice not to participate or interfere, often in a political context.

  - "The diplomats agreed on an abstention from taking sides in the conflict."
  - "The government's abstention from the vote caused controversy."

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Pronunciation

1. /əbˈsteɪn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

deny , forbear , forgo , give up , refrain , relinquish , withhold

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with abstain
maintain , rain , strain

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Variants

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abstain , abstained , abstainer , abstainers , abstaining , abstains

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Forms

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abstains, abstained, abstaining

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Etymology

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Originally meaning 'to stand aside' or 'to keep away', abstain comes from the Latin word 'abstinere'.

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Trivia

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1. Abstinence is a common practice during Lent in Christianity.

2. Abstaining from alcohol is called 'temperance' or 'sobriety'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Temperance: The practice of moderation in all things, including abstaining from excesses.

2. Asceticism: A lifestyle characterized by abstention, self-discipline, and rejection of worldly pleasures.

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Culture

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Abstinence is a common theme in various religious and spiritual practices, as well as in health and wellness contexts. In literature, it has been explored in works such as 'Jane Eyre' and 'Wuthering Heights'. In art, it is often depicted as a symbol of self-control and discipline.

How to Memorize "abstain"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of standing aside or keeping away from something to remember the meaning of abstain.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with self-control, discipline, and moderation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'A - Abstain from, S - Standing aside, T - Taking a vow, I - In moderation, N - Not consuming, E - Exercising self-control.'

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