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abstain in Danish

abstain in Danish is afholde, afstå, forhindre — abstain means to deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.

abstain in Danish

afholde
verb
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
afstå
verb
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
forhindre
verb
(transitive, obsolete) Hinder; keep back; withhold. [Attested from the early 16th century until the mid 17th century.]

What does "abstain" mean?

  1. verb To deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.
    "He decided to abstain from alcohol during training."

abstain in a sentence

  • He decided to abstain from alcohol during training.
  • Two council members chose to abstain rather than vote.

Similar words in Danish

Common Danish translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "abstain" in Danish?

"abstain" in Danish is afholde, afstå, forhindre. abstain means: To deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.

How do you use "abstain" in a sentence?

Example: "He decided to abstain from alcohol during training." In Danish, "abstain" is afholde, afstå, forhindre.

Are there other ways to say "abstain" in Danish?

Yes — Danish has 3 translations listed for "abstain": afholde, afstå, forhindre.

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