Synonyms of abstain

abstain

verb

as in to refuse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• refuse
• reject
• turn down
• hesitate
• temporize
• delay
• decline
• halt
• stall
• vacillate
• waver
• waffle
• shilly-shally

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• choose
• determine
• decide
• resolve
• settle (on or upon)
• opt
• conclude
• figure
• name
• rule
• prefer
• elect
• select
• pick
• decree
• cull
• single (out)
• handpick

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