Synonyms of fasting

Noun

1. fast, fasting, abstinence

usage: abstaining from food

Verb

1. fast, abstain, refrain, desist

usage: abstain from certain foods, as for religious or medical reasons; "Catholics sometimes fast during Lent"

2. fast, abstain, refrain, desist

usage: abstain from eating; "Before the medical exam, you must fast"