Abstain
Synonyms: Refuse, turn down, temporize, decline, stall, waver, shilly-shally, reject, hesitate, delay, halt, vacillate, and waffle.
Example Sentences
She decided to abstain from voting.
He chose to abstain from alcohol.
Members may abstain during the vote.
They agreed to abstain from conflict.
Please abstain from making noise.
He vowed to abstain for health reasons.
Some voters abstain due to lack of options.
The monks abstain from meat.
She chose to abstain from the discussion.
He will abstain from sugar this month.