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Meaning of abstained
The primary meaning of "abstained" is to restrain or refrain from something, often due to moral or ethical reasons.
Etymology of abstained
The word "abstained" originates from the Latin words "ab" meaning "from" or "away from" and "stinare" meaning "to stand" or "to hold back"
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of refraining from something, often due to moral, ethical, or religious reasons
Synonyms
Definitions
- To restrain or refrain from something, especially due to moral or ethical reasons
- * To formally decline or refuse to participate in something, such as voting
Usage Examples
- The judge abstained from commenting on the case due to a conflict of interest
- * She abstained from eating meat during the religious festival
- * The company abstained from making any public statements about the scandal
Antonyms
indulged
participated
engaged
joined
took part
contributed
shared
cooperated
collaborated
assisted
helped
supported
voted
acted
reacted
responded
gave in
surrendered
succumbed
yielded
complied
conformed