Abstain and Work

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Abstain

Abstain verb - Choose not to consume.
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Work is an antonym for abstain.
Nearby Words: abstinent, abstinence, abstaining, abstention, abstainer

Work

Work verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).
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Abstain is an antonym for work in manipulate topic.
Nearby Words: works, working, worked, workable, worker
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  • Hairy Girl Some abstain as a social commentary on double standards, some do so since it makes them feel more natural about their own bodies, and some even don't shave simply because it's too much work.
    Source: Hairy Girl
  • Western Animation / Perfect Hair Forever As early as the second episode, he develops a complete disdain for "all you anime people and your stupid journeys", and does his best to abstain from actively participating in the plot, preferring instead to...hang out at his house, and work at a convenience store.
    Source: Western Animation / Perfect Hair Forever
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Work and Abstain. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/abstain/work
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