Abstain and Shy

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Abstain verb - Choose not to consume.

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

Shy verb - Start suddenly, as from fright.

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Abstain and shy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abstain" instead a verb "Shy".

Nearby Words: shying, shyness, shyly, shyer

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