Refrain

verb to choose not to do or have something, especially something you like or enjoy

• It is important to abstain from making any decisions until all the facts are presented.
• I think I'll abstain from dessert tonight, I'm trying to eat healthier.
• I'm going to abstain from the drama and just focus on myself.
• Sometimes it's best to abstain from voicing your opinion and just listen instead.

adjective showing self-restraint in eating or drinking; moderate

• The abstemious scholar only indulged in the occasional glass of water during long study sessions.
• My friend is so abstemious, he won't even have a slice of cake at parties.
• I can't believe how abstemious Jake is being, he usually drinks like a fish.
• Her abstemious approach to spending money has helped her save up for a dream vacation.

noun the act of refraining from something, especially from voting

adjective related to the act of abstaining

• The committee recorded an abstention from voting on the controversial proposal.
• She decided to abstain from voting because she couldn't make up her mind.
• I'm just gonna sit this one out and abstain from the whole voting process.
• His abstention from the argument spoke volumes about his disinterest in the topic.