Abstention
Abstention noun - The trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol).
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Synonyms for Abstention
Backdown and abstention are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Backdown" instead a noun "Abstention".
Backdown
Backdown noun - A retraction of a previously held position.
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Synonyms for Backdown
Abstention and backdown are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abstention" instead a noun "Backdown".
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- withdrawal and abstention
- withdrawal and backdown
- avoidance and abstention
- avoidance and backdown
- abandonment and abstention
- abandonment and backdown
- surrender and abstention
- surrender and backdown
- rejection and abstention
- rejection and backdown
- relinquishment and abstention
- relinquishment and backdown
- denial and abstention
- denial and backdown
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Backdown and Abstention. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/abstention/backdown
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