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ABSTAINING

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Abstaining.

Abstaining - as a verb

Refrain from voting

Choose not to consume

Example: "I abstain from alcohol"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
desist7refrain10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
consume11

Example Sentences

"I am abstaining from eating chocolate for Lent."
"He is abstaining from alcohol while he trains for the marathon."
"The doctor advised abstaining from spicy foods to ease the stomach ache."
"The recovering addict is dedicated to abstaining from drugs and alcohol."
"The religious monk practices abstaining from worldly possessions."
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Word Game Points

Is ABSTAINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, abstaining is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ABSTAINING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is ABSTAINING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, abstaining is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ABSTAINING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is ABSTAINING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, abstaining is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ABSTAINING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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