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Abstention - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com SKIP TO CONTENT abstention /əbˈstɛnʧən/ IPA guide Other forms: abstentions Abstention is when someone deliberately avoids doing something, especially something that might be harmful. You might decide to live for a year without buying anything besides food — you could call the act of doing this abstention from the consumer lifestyle. Other kinds of abstention might include resisting junk food or quitting smoking. To abstain is to hold back or shun something. The root of both words is the Latin abstinere , "withhold, keep back, or keep off." Definitions of abstention noun the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) synonyms: abstinence see more see less type of: self-denial , self-discipline the trait of practicing self discipline noun the act of declining to vote for or against something see more see less type of: ballot , balloting , vote , voting a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative Cite this entry Style: MLA MLA APA Chicago Copy citation DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘abstention' . Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors. Send us feedback Word Family Vocabulary lists containing abstention Vocabulary from the Lyrics of Stephen Sondheim, Volume I Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions Edwin A. Abbott A Square, native of Flatland, seeks to enlarge the intellectual dimensions of humanity by describing his encounters in Spaceland, Lineland, and Pointland. Read the full text here . At Last She Stood Erin Entrada Kelly Josefina "Joey" Guerrero of the Philippines, diagnosed with leprosy (Hansen’s disease) as WWII unfolded, was awarded the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom at age 31 for her courageous and lifesaving work as a WWII spy supporting the Allied forces. MORE VOCABULARY LISTS 2 million people are mastering new words. Master a word Sign up now (it’s free!) Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement. Get started