bother
verb
if you do not bother to do something, you do not do it, either because there seems to be no good reason or because it involves too much effort
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To not act, or to not do something
refrain
verb
to stop yourself from doing something. This word is often used in official announcements or signs
let nature take its course
to allow something to develop without trying to influence it
make no move
to do nothing
can’t bring yourself to do something
to be unable to do something because it is too unpleasant or embarrassing, or makes you too upset
omit to do something
to fail to do something that would have been helpful or honest
stand by
to not take action when you should
leave
verb
to not do something, especially because you prefer to do it later or so that someone else can do it
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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