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English verb: desist | |||
| 1. | desist (consumption) choose not to consume | ||
| Samples | I abstain from alcohol. | ||
| Synonyms | abstain, refrain | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s. Somebody ----s PP. Somebody ----s VERB-ing | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | avoid, fast, fast, keep off, teetotal | ||
| Antonyms | ingest, consume, have, take in, take | ||
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