abstain
//əbˈsteɪn//
Verb
abstainInfinitive
abstainPresent tense
abstainedPast tense
abstainedPast participle
abstainingPresent participle
abstainsThird-person singular
1
To restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something, especially something considered pleasurable or unhealthy.
My doctor advised me to abstain from alcohol for a month.
2
To formally decline to vote either for or against a proposal or motion.
Three members abstained from the vote.