Abstaining: meaning, definitions and examples
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abstaining
[ əbˈsteɪnɪŋ ]
from alcohol
Refraining from consuming alcohol.
Synonyms
avoiding, eschewing, forbearing, refraining
Examples of usage
- He has been abstaining from alcohol for over a year now.
- She decided to start abstaining from alcohol to improve her health.
- We are encouraging our friend to join us in abstaining from alcohol for the month.
- Abstaining from alcohol can have positive effects on both physical and mental health.
- The doctor recommended abstaining from alcohol while taking the medication.
Translations
Translations of the word "abstaining" in other languages:
🇵🇹 abstenção
🇮🇳 विरति
🇩🇪 Enthaltung
🇮🇩 abstain
🇺🇦 утримання
🇵🇱 wstrzymanie się
🇯🇵 棄権
🇫🇷 abstention
🇪🇸 abstención
🇹🇷 çekimser kalma
🇰🇷 기권
🇸🇦 امتناع
🇨🇿 zdržet se
🇸🇰 zdržanie sa
🇨🇳 弃权
🇸🇮 vzdržanost
🇮🇸 að halda aftur af sér
🇰🇿 қалыс қалу
🇬🇪 თავიდან აცილება
🇦🇿 çəkinmə
🇲🇽 abstención
Word origin
The word 'abstain' comes from the Latin word 'abstinēre', which means 'to hold back'. It first appeared in English in the 14th century. The concept of abstaining from certain substances or activities has been present in various cultures and societies throughout history, often for religious, health, or moral reasons. Abstaining from alcohol, for example, has been a practice in many cultures for centuries, with different motivations driving individuals to choose this lifestyle.
See also: abstain, abstainer, abstention.