ABSTAINER Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word abstainer. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ABSTAINER
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| abstinent | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages adjective satellite • self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink | ||||||||
| restrained | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • under restraint adjective satellite • cool and formal in manner • marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes • not showy or obtrusive • prudent | ||||||||
| self-denying | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • willing to deprive yourself • used especially of behavior | ||||||||
| self-disciplined | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • used of nonindulgent persons | ||||||||
| teetotaler | nounn | |||||||
noun • a total abstainer | ||||||||
| temperate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • (of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate • not extreme in behavior adjective satellite • not extreme | ||||||||
| ascetic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • pertaining to or characteristic of an ascetic or the practice of rigorous self-discipline noun • someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline adjective satellite • practicing great self-denial | ||||||||
| nondrinker | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages | ||||||||
