abstenerse

Definitions of abstenerse
  1. verb
    choose not to consume
    synonyms: dejar
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    antonyms:
    consumir, ingerir, tomar
    serve oneself to, or consume regularly
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    ayunar
    abstain from eating
    ayunar
    abstain from certain foods, as for religious or medical reasons
    eludir, evitar, no tomar
    refrain from certain foods or beverages
    comer frugalmente, picar
    eat sparingly, for health reasons or to lose weight
    comer frugalmente, picar
    follow a regimen or a diet, as for health reasons
  2. verb
    resist doing something
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    antonyms:
    actuar, hacer, llevar a cabo
    perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
    types:
    dejar
    leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking
    abandonar, dejar
    leave unchanged
    favorecer, honrar
    treat gently or carefully
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