Abstain

Abstain [ab-steyn]
Verb

- restrain oneself from doing something esp. treated as unacceptable or unhealthy

Synonyms

refrain, forbear

Usage

1. Several members voted for and against the change. two members abstained.

2. The parent is advised to be honest and answer the child's queries, but should abstain from volunteering any detailed information.

Antonyms

indulge, use

Related forms
Noun: abstinence