What does "abstener" mean in English?

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Spanish

abstener

English

abstain

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Alternative translations of "abstener"

refrain
withhold
desist
avoid

Examples of how to use "abstener" in Spanish

Spanish
Se abstuvo de votar.
English
He abstained from voting.
Spanish
Me abstengo en esa votación.
English
I am abstaining in that vote.
Spanish
Se abstuvo ayer en la reunión.
English
He abstained yesterday at the meeting.
Spanish
Nos absteníamos por miedo.
English
We were abstaining out of fear.
Spanish
Me abstendré en la elección.
English
I will abstain in the election.

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Se abstuvo de votar.

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