abstain (verb)

refrain from voting

abstain, refrain, desist (verb)

choose not to consume

"I abstain from alcohol"

abstain (Verb)

Refrain from (something); hold one's self aloof; to forbear or keep from doing, especially an indulgence of the passions or appetites; -- with from.

abstain (Verb)

To shun voluntarily.

abstain (Verb)

Deliberately refrain from casting one's vote at a meeting where one is present.

abstain (Verb)

Hinder; withhold.