Abstention

/əbˈstɛn.ʃn̩/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:15 pts10 letters

Definition of Abstention

noun

The act of restraining oneself.
The act of abstaining; a holding aloof; refraining from.
The act of declining to vote on a particular issue.
Non-participation in the political world; as a country avoiding international affairs.

Anagrams of Abstention

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "abstention":

9-LETTER WORDS

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8-LETTER WORDS

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7-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

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Rhyming Words

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