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Abstaining: meaning, definitions and examples

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abstaining

 

[ əbˈsteɪnɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,808, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.