abstineren

Definitions of abstineren
  1. verb
    choose not to consume
    synonyms: desisteren, onthouden
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    antonyms:
    bedienen, consumeren, gebruiken, nemen, nuttigen, ontfermen, pakken
    serve oneself to, or consume regularly
    types:
    vasten
    abstain from eating
    vasten
    abstain from certain foods, as for religious or medical reasons
    afblijven
    refrain from certain foods or beverages
  2. verb
    resist doing something
    synonyms: onthouden
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    antonyms:
    doen, handelen, optreden, tussenkomen
    perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
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    laten
    leave unchanged or undisturbed or refrain from taking
    behouden, redden
    refrain from harming
    gereedstaan, klaarstaan
    not act or do anything
    uitzitten
    not participate in (an activity, such as a dance or a sports event)
    afblijven
    leave unchanged
    eren
    treat gently or carefully
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