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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

abstain

/æbˈsteɪn/ verb · British & US
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What does abstain mean?

verb

To refrain from doing something, especially because it is considered wrong or unwise. To abstain from something means to give it up or to avoid it.

Example

"She decided to abstain from drinking alcohol during her pregnancy."

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