Abstention and Try

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Abstention noun - The trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol).

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Try is an antonym for abstention.

Nearby Words: abstain, abstinence, abstentious

Try noun - An effort to do or accomplish something.

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Abstention is an antonym for try in attempt topic.

Nearby Words: tried, trying

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Try and Abstention. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/abstention/try

Abstention & Try. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/abstention/try>.

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