Abstain Synonyms

13 abstain synonyms include refuse, reject, turn down, hesitate, temporize, delay, decline, halt, stall, and vacillate. Abstain is a verb, and its antonyms are choose, determine, and decide. Here are some additional synonyms for "abstain" with example sentences.

Another word for Abstain

13 other ways to say abstain.

  • waver  
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  • waffle  
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  • vacillate  
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  • turn down  
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  • temporize  
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  • stall  
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  • shilly-shally  
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  • reject  
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  • refuse  
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  • hesitate  
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  • halt  
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  • delay  
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  • decline  
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Use abstain in a Sentence

abstain if you are unsure of your position.

He chose to abstain from alcohol.

Members may abstain during the vote.

Please abstain from making noise.

She decided to abstain from voting.

They agreed to abstain from conflict.