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What is another word for abstains?

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To refrain from doing something
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“After discussion, the Congress decided to abstain from passing definite resolutions on the subject.”
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To deny oneself of something
“She decided to abstain from fried, sweet, and cold foods, and considered traditional medicine as part of her food supplements.”
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To decline to take a side or vote on something
“Also, a member state could abstain in a vote and make a formal declaration that it would not be bound by the vote.”
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To not drink, or to deny oneself of, alcohol
“It may happen that a man is well aware that the drink is immoderate and intoxicating, and yet he would rather fall into drunkenness than abstain from the drink.”
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To deprive oneself of food
“In fact, all singers abstain from food for a number of hours before appearing before their audience.”
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To restrict oneself to small amounts or specific types of food to lose weight
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To voluntarily disqualify, excuse, or remove oneself from a position or duty
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