Antonyms and Synonyms for abstain

1. abstain (v.)

refrain from voting

Antonyms:

act

Synonyms:

forbear
refrain

2. abstain (v.)

choose not to consume

Antonyms:

consume

Synonyms:

teetotal
keep off
avoid
fast
desist
refrain

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