abstained

verb

Meaning

Keep or withhold oneself.
Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence.
Fast (not eat for a period).
Deliberately refrain from casting one's vote at a meeting where one is present.
Hinder; keep back; withhold.

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Related words

refrain(English)desist(English)abstentions(English)declined(English)failed(English)forbearance(English)forborne(English)opted(English)abstention(English)voting(English)censure(English)vote(English)

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Sources

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