Abstain

Ab·stain

Abstain

v. i.

imp. & p. p. Abstained; p. pr. & vb. n. Abstaining

  1. To hold one's self aloof; to forbear or refrain voluntarily, and especially from an indulgence of the passions or appetites; -- with from.
    Not a few abstained from voting.
    Who abstains from meat that is not gaunt?

Abstain

v. t.
  1. To hinder; to withhold.
    Whether he abstain men from marrying.