abstains
Meaning
to restrain oneself from doing or enjoying something (বিরত থাকা, পরিহার করা)
Pronunciation
অ্যাবস্টেইনস (æb'Sṭeĭns)
Synonyms
refrains, forbears, desists, renounces, withholds, avoids, eschews, shuns
Synonyms
She refrains from eating sugar.
He forbears from making harsh comments.
They desist from excessive drinking.
He renounces all pleasures.
She withholds her opinion on the matter.
He avoids fast food.
She eschews gossip.
He shuns negative influences.
Antonyms
She indulges in her favorite dessert.
He participates in all events.
They consent to the plan.
She embraces every opportunity.
He engages in social activities.
They celebrate their achievements.
She relishes every bite.
He quaffs his favorite drink.
Phrases
Many choose to abstain from alcohol during the holidays.
Some citizens prefer to abstain from voting altogether.
To maintain health, one should abstain from junk food.
It's wise to abstain from smoking for better health.
It's important to abstain from temptation if you want to succeed.