abstention
(ab-sten-tion)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. the act of choosing not to vote or decide.
Example Sentence
A diet should not include abstention from food.
More Example Sentences
Abstention can affect the outcome of votes.
Synonyms
non-voting; refraining; withdrawal
Antonyms
Hear It! Say It! Write It!
abstention
Rhymes
- abstention
- intention
- circumvention
- contravention
- inattention
- intervention
- nonintervention