Abstention
Synonyms Abnegation, eschewal, asceticism, self-denial, sacrifice, self-mastery, rationality, reasonableness, sensibility, teetotalism, soberness, moderation, restraint, self-discipline, middle-of-the-roadism, discipline, temperateness, avoidance, mortification, forbearance, frugality, austerity, sensibleness, self-command, abstinence, reasonability, self-containment, sobriety, rationalness, self-control, moderateness, temperance, constraint, and control.
Example Sentences
His abstention from voting affected the final result.
The motion passed due to one key abstention.
She explained her abstention as a matter of principle.
Abstention from alcohol improved his health.
There was a high level of abstention in the election.
His abstention surprised everyone on the committee.
Religious reasons led to her abstention from certain foods.
The lawmaker’s abstention drew public criticism.
Abstention can be a silent form of protest.
Voter abstention remains a challenge in many democracies.
