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abstain
to restrain oneself from doing something
In more detail
1. (verb) to deliberately not do or consume something, especially something you want or enjoy
2. (verb) to formally choose not to vote on something
Examples
- 1. She decided to abstain from eating sugar to improve her health.
- 2. Three members abstained from voting on the controversial proposal.
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