Abstain and Ignore

Abstain

Abstain verb - Choose not to consume.

Ignore and abstain are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ignore" instead a verb "Abstain".

Ignore

Ignore verb - To fail to give proper attention to.

Abstain and ignore are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abstain" instead a verb "Ignore".

Nearby Words: ignorance, ignoring
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