abstention
nounA deliberate choice not to take part in an action, especially a decision not to cast a vote.
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A deliberate choice not to take part in an action, especially a decision not to cast a vote.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsBased on individual choice or whim rather than a consistent reason or rule.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsThe choice and arrangement of words, or the clarity with which they are pronounced.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsA difficult situation requiring a choice between unsatisfactory alternatives.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsA tendency to struggle with making clear or firm choices.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsInvolving choices, comparisons, or effects across different times.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsReadily allowing behavior or choices, often with few restrictions.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsA state of uncertainty about what to do or which choice to make.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsUsefulness; in economics, the satisfaction or value associated with an outcome or choice.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTo waver between choices or positions.
One word family: also includes vacillation.
Read it in a lessonSynonyms and related expressionsTo hesitate between choices or lose steadiness in a position or commitment.
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