abstain

As an adjective ascetic

is of or relating to ascetics; characterized by rigorous self-denial or self-discipline; austere; abstinent; involving a withholding of physical pleasure.

As a noun ascetic

is one who is devoted to the practice of self-denial, either through seclusion or stringent abstinence.

As a verb abstain is

(transitive|reflexive|obsolete) keep or withhold oneself .

As a noun taxonomy

is the science or the technique used to make a classification.

As a verb abstain is

(transitive|reflexive|obsolete) keep or withhold oneself .

In lang=en terms the difference between retract and abstain

is that retract is to take back or withdraw something one has said while abstain is deliberately refrain from casting one's vote at a meeting where one is present .

As verbs the difference between retract and abstain

is that retract is to pull back inside while abstain is (transitive|reflexive|obsolete) keep or withhold oneself .

As verbs the difference between omit and abstain

is that omit is while abstain is (transitive|reflexive|obsolete) keep or withhold oneself .

In intransitive terms the difference between abstain and renounce

is that abstain is deliberately refrain from casting one's vote at a meeting where one is present while renounce is to surrender formally some right or trust.

As verbs the difference between abstain and renounce

is that abstain is keep or withhold oneself while renounce is to give up, resign, surrender.

As a noun renounce is

an act of renouncing.

As a verb abstain

is (transitive|reflexive|obsolete) keep or withhold oneself .

As a noun beg is

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As a verb abstain

is (transitive|reflexive|obsolete) keep or withhold oneself .

As a noun umchwasho is

a traditional chastity rite in swaziland, during which unmarried women must abstain from sex and wear a set of tassels.