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abstain

verb

To choose not to participate in or consume something.

Choose not to take part

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refrain desist forbear hold back

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refrain

verb

To hold oneself back from doing something.

Hold oneself back

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abstain desist forbear hold back restrain oneself

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restrain

verb

To hold back, limit, or control an action, impulse, or movement.

Hold back or limit

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curb restrict constrain control check inhibit

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