Definitions from Wiktionary (abstain)

▸ verb:  (transitive, reflexive, obsolete) Keep or withhold oneself.
▸ verb:  (intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence.
▸ verb:  (intransitive, obsolete) Fast (not eat for a period).
▸ verb:  (intransitive) Deliberately refrain from casting one's vote at a meeting where one is present.
▸ verb:  (transitive, obsolete) Hinder; keep back; withhold.
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