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abstain in Dutch

abstain in Dutch is abstineren, onthouden, verhinderen — abstain means to deliberately not take part in something, especially eating, drinking, or voting.

abstain in Dutch

abstineren
verb
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
onthouden
verb
(intransitive) Refrain from (something or doing something); keep from doing, especially an indulgence. [First attested around 1350 to 1470.]
verhinderen
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 Dutch

Common Dutch translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "abstain" in Dutch?

"abstain" in Dutch is abstineren, onthouden, verhinderen. 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 Dutch, "abstain" is abstineren, onthouden, verhinderen.

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

Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "abstain": abstineren, onthouden, verhinderen.

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