absterging
v. C2 Proficiency ab·sterg·ing
v. to stop doing something you usually do, especially to avoid a bad habit or to be more careful. It is a formal way to say you are choosing not to do something.
v. to refrain from an action or habit, often for a specific purpose or to maintain a standard. Frequently used in formal or legal contexts to describe the act of avoiding a particular behavior.
The committee is absterging from the vote to avoid a tie.
The athlete is absterging from alcohol and processed foods to prepare for the upcoming marathon.
By absterging from political debates during the transition period, the former president aimed to maintain a neutral image while his successor took office.