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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

abstained

/æbˈsteɪnd/ verb · British & US
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What does abstained mean?

verb

past tense of abstain, to refrain from voting or participating in an activity, especially an election.

Example

"Many citizens abstained from voting in the recent election due to a lack of confidence in the candidates."

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