Abstain and Omit

Abstain

Abstain verb - Choose not to consume.

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

Omit

Omit verb - To miss the opportunity or obligation.

Abstain and omit are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abstain" instead a verb "Omit".

Nearby Words: omission, omitted, omitting

Common collocations

times abstain times omit times
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