abstention

noun
UK: /æbˈstenʃən/
US: /æbˈstenʃən/

  1. The act of not voting.

    1. His abstention was noted during the important vote. [ ] [ ]
    2. The council member's abstention signaled a lack of support for the proposal, leaving its future uncertain. [ ] [ ]

  2. The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or certain foods.

    1. Abstention from alcohol is good for health. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her abstention from social media improved her mental well-being significantly. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

nonvoting forbearance self-restraint temperance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "abstention" in English means: The act of not voting., The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or certain foods..

The phonetic transcription of "abstention" is /æbˈstenʃən/ in British English and /æbˈstenʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "abstention": nonvoting, forbearance, self-restraint, temperance.

Example usage of "abstention": "His abstention was noted during the important vote.". More examples on the page.