Crossword Clue:

ABSTAIN to refrain from

Answer	Crossword Clue
USED	Failed to abstain from
TAKE	Refrain from swinging, to Mattingly
OHMY	Refrain from Dorothy and hint to the theme

REFRAIN	Abstain from
NOTDO	Abstain from
RESIST	Abstain from
SHUN	Abstain from
DESIST	Abstain from
FORGO	Abstain from
ESCHEW	Abstain from
AVOID	Abstain from.

ESCHEW	Abstain from.
ESCHEW	Abstain from something.
FAST	Abstain from food
FAST	Abstain from eating
TEETOTAL	Abstain from alcohol
FORBEARHUGS	Abstain from physical affection?