Abstains example sentences

Related (11): refrain, forgo, desist, abstain, eschew, renounce, repudiate, forego, avoid, shun, withdraw

ab·stain

verb

abstains (third person present)

  - restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something:

  - refrain from drinking alcohol:

  - refrain from going to a place or performing a duty:

  - formally decline to vote either for or against a proposal or motion:

Synonyms

refrain, desist, forbear, keep, renounce, avoid, shun, eschew, abandon, abjure, forgo, refuse, decline, kick, quit, drink, withdraw, retire, abscond, attend, vote

"Abstains" Example Sentences

1. She abstains from talking about her past.
2. He abstains from eating red meat.
3. She has made a vow to abstain from alcohol.
4. She abstains from gossiping about others.
5. He abstains from smoking cigarettes.
6. She abstained from voting on the issue.
7. He abstains from taking part in the discussion.
8. We abstained from making any comments.
9. She is determined to abstain from bad habits.
10. He abstains from taking part in any political activities.
11. She is trying to abstain from eating junk food.
12. He has chosen to abstain from drinking alcohol.
13. She has decided to abstain from participating in the debate.
14. We have agreed to abstain from making any hasty decisions.
15. She has made a promise to abstain from using drugs.
16. He abstains from voicing his opinions in public.
17. He has chosen to abstain from any involvement in the matter.
18. We have decided to abstain from judging others.
19. She has chosen to abstain from eating animal products.
20. He abstains from making any comments about the situation.
21. She is trying to abstain from engaging in negative thinking.
22. He abstains from making any rash decisions.
23. We have decided to abstain from speaking ill of others.
24. She has promised to abstain from any kind of gossip.
25. He abstains from taking part in any violent activities.
26. She is determined to abstain from any kind of substance abuse.
27. He has chosen to abstain from criticizing anyone.
28. We have agreed to abstain from any kind of speculation.
29. She has made a commitment to abstain from negative behavior.
30. He abstains from taking part in any illegal activities.
31. She is trying to abstain from making any hasty judgments.
32. He has chosen to abstain from any kind of negative behavior.
33. We have decided to abstain from participating in the argument.
34. She has decided to abstain from any kind of unhealthy habits.
35. He abstains from expressing any personal opinions in public.
36. We have agreed to abstain from engaging in any kind of violence.
37. She has made a vow to abstain from any kind of unhealthy lifestyle.
38. He abstains from taking part in any kind of political activities.
39. She is determined to abstain from any kind of bad habits.
40. He has chosen to abstain from any kind of negative thinking.

Common Phases

not voting; choosing not to take part; declining to participate; withholding opinion; refraining from expressing a view; abstaining.

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