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(), v. i.[imp. & p. p.Abstained (); p. pr. & vb. n.Abstaining.] [OE. absteynen, abstenen, OF. astenir, abstenir, F. abstenir, fr. L. abstinere, abstentum, v. t. & v. i., to keep from; ab, abs + tenere to hold. See Tenable.] To hold one's self aloof; to forbear or refrain voluntarily, and especially from an indulgence of the passions or appetites; -- with from. Not a few abstained from voting. Macaulay. Who abstains from meat that is not gaunt? Shak. Syn. -- To refrain; forbear; withhold; deny one's self; give up; relinquish. Abstain" v. t.To hinder; to withhold. Whether he abstain men from marrying. Milton. スポンサード リンク
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