Abstain and Rely upon

Opposite meaning terms

Abstain verb - Choose not to consume.

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Rely upon is an antonym for abstain.

Rely upon verb - Put trust in with confidence.

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Abstain is an antonym for rely upon in believe topic.

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Rely upon and Abstain. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/abstain/rely_upon

Abstain & Rely upon. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/abstain/rely_upon>.

Rely upon or Abstain. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/abstain/rely_upon.

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