abstain

Letters that make abstain

s, a, b, n, t, i are letters that make 'abstain'

Words within abstain

AB, ab, BS, ain, Tai, in, stain, AI, ai, IN, ABS, In, Ta, Ab are words within 'abstain'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of abstain

abstains is a word created by adding a letter to 'abstain'


2 possible definitions for 'abstain'

Abstain as "refrain from voting"

Under this definition, abstain is a verb and has the following properties:

abstain as a type

'abstain' can be a type of refrain, forbear.


Abstain as "choose not to consume"

Under this definition, abstain is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

refrain, desist have the same meaning as 'abstain'

Antonyms

take in, have, consume, ingest, take have the opposite meaning of 'abstain'

Types of abstain

avoid, keep off, fast, fast, teetotal are types of 'abstain'.

Derivatives of abstain

abstainer, nondrinker, abstinence, abstention, abstinent, abstentious, ascetic are derivatives of 'abstain'.

Example of abstain used within this context

"I abstain from alcohol"



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