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Desist

To cease to proceed or act; to stop; to forbear; -- often with from.

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Manner of action 3

Avoid 76% connected

To empty.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

Fast 76% connected

To abstain from food; to omit to take nourishment in whole or in part; to go hungry.

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Open English WordNet identifies the related verb as a more specific manner of this action.

Teetotal 76% connected

Entire; total.

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Broader term 2

Choose 76% connected

To make choice of; to select; to take by way of preference from two or more objects offered; to elect; as, to choose the least of two evils.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Prefer 76% connected

To carry or bring (something) forward, or before one; hence, to bring for consideration, acceptance, judgment, etc.; to offer; to present; to proffer…

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Synonym 2

Abstain 92% connected

To hold one's self aloof; to forbear or refrain voluntarily, and especially from an indulgence of the passions or appetites; -- with from.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Refrain 92% connected

To hold back; to restrain; to keep within prescribed bounds; to curb; to govern.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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