abstention Synonyms
Strongest:
- immoderation
- superfluity
- extremity
- excess
- superfluity
- intemperance
- intemperance
- extremity
- immoderation
- excessiveness
- excess
- excessiveness
Strong:
- extremeness
- irrationality
- extremeness
- extremism
- immoderacy
- unreasonableness
- irrationality
- radicalness
- extremism
- unrestraint
- intemperateness
- radicalness
- intemperateness
- immoderacy
- immoderateness
- unreasonableness
- unrestraint
- immoderateness
Weak:
abstention Meaning
abstention (n)
the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)
abstention (a.)
The act of abstaining; a holding aloof.
abstention Sentence Examples
- The committee recorded a member's abstention from voting due to a conflict of interest.
- Despite strong opinions on the matter, some citizens chose abstention in the election, expressing dissatisfaction with the candidates.
- The diplomatic representative announced their country's abstention from the vote on the resolution.
- The student chose abstention from participating in the controversial debate to avoid potential conflicts.
- In the shareholders' meeting, a notable investor declared their abstention on a key decision.
- The abstention of several board members influenced the outcome of the organizational policy vote.
- During the union meeting, some members signaled their abstention to indicate neutrality on a particular issue.
- The abstention of a key ally in the coalition weakened the group's stance on the proposed legislation.
- The individual's abstention from the annual holiday party raised speculation about their reasons for non-participation.
- In the courtroom, the juror explained their abstention from delivering a verdict, citing doubts about the evidence presented.
FAQs About the word abstention
the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol)The act of abstaining; a holding aloof.
self-denial, frugality, austerity, eschewal, forbearance, mortification, self-mastery, sacrifice,abnegation, asceticism
immoderation, superfluity, extremity, excess, superfluity, intemperance,intemperance, extremity, immoderation, excessiveness
The committee recorded a member's abstention from voting due to a conflict of interest.
Despite strong opinions on the matter, some citizens chose abstention in the election, expressing dissatisfaction with the candidates.
The diplomatic representative announced their country's abstention from the vote on the resolution.
The student chose abstention from participating in the controversial debate to avoid potential conflicts.
