ABSTAIN ABSTAIN means to refrain from participating or engaging in something, with derived forms including abstains (plural), abstaining (-ing), abstained (-ed), abstainer (-er), abstainest (-est), and abstainly (-ly). An abstain is a conscious choice to avoid participating.
Word: ABSTAIN
Length: 7 letters
Dictionary: Valid in TWL and SOWPODS
Status: Official Scrabble word
The word ABSTAIN can be used in various contexts. As a valid Scrabble word, it can be played on the Scrabble board according to standard game rules.