abstains is a form of:

Superstition



noun
1.
(belief that events can be influenced by certain acts or circumstances, that is not in accord with the known facts or rational thought, esp., such a belief in charms the supernatural, etc., any action or practice based on such a belief, such beliefs collectively) ជំនឿឆ្វេង
2.
(បច្ចេកទេស) ជំនឿឆ្វេង
ENGLISH MEANING
noun
1.
An excessive reverence for, or fear of, that which is unknown or mysterious.
2.
An ignorant or irrational worship of the Supreme Deity; excessive exactness or rigor in religious opinions or practice; extreme and unnecessary scruples in the observance of religious rites not commanded, or of points of minor importance; also, a rite or practice proceeding from excess of sculptures in religion.
3.
The worship of a false god or gods; false religion; religious veneration for objects.
4.
Belief in the direct agency of superior powers in certain extraordinary or singular events, or in magic, omens, prognostics, or the like.
5.
Excessive nicety; scrupulous exactness.