#11 abstain

abstain (verb) - to refrain from alcohol, voting, acting...

- abstemious (adjective), abstention (noun), abstinence (noun)

- from Latin abstinere - to hold, keep

Complete abstinence is easier than perfect moderation. ~ Saint Augustine

There is a great deal of political pressure to only talk about abstinence, and to deny support for condoms and education on using them. This policy will lead to the unnecessary deaths of many people. ~ Hillary Clinton

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