Abstain and Give up

Abstain verb - Choose not to consume.

Give up is a synonym for abstain in action topic. In some cases you can use "Give up" instead a verb "Abstain", when it comes to topics like skip, hold back from doing.

Nearby Words: abstinent, abstinence, abstaining, abstention, abstainer

Give up verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.

Abstain is a synonym for give up in action topic. You can use "Abstain" instead a verb "Give up", if it concerns topics such as stop, renounce, skip, do without.