Abstain and Decline

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Abstain

Abstain verb - Choose not to consume.
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Decline is a synonym for abstain in refuse topic. In some cases you can use "Decline" instead a verb "Abstain", when it comes to topics like hold back from doing.
Nearby Words: abstinent, abstinence, abstaining, abstention, abstainer

Decline

Decline verb - To show unwillingness to accept, do, engage in, or agree to.
Usage example: she declined to participate in the soccer game
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Abstain is a synonym for decline in refuse topic. You can use "Abstain" instead a verb "Decline", if it concerns topics such as say no.
Nearby Words: declined, declining, declination, declinable

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