ABSTINENT Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word abstinent. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ABSTINENT
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| continent | nounn | |||||||
adjective • having control over urination and defecation noun • the European mainland • one of the large landmasses of the earth adjective satellite • abstaining from sexual intercourse | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| moderate | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme noun • a person who takes a position in the political center adjective satellite • not extreme • marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes verb • preside over • make less fast or intense • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • make less severe or harsh • make less strong or intense; soften • make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else | ||||||||
| self-denying | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • willing to deprive yourself • used especially of behavior | ||||||||
| self-disciplined | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • used of nonindulgent persons | ||||||||
| sober | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol) • completely lacking in playfulness adjective satellite • dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises • lacking brightness or color; dull verb • cause to become sober • become more realistic • become sober after excessive alcohol consumption | ||||||||
| abstemious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • sparing in consumption of especially food and drink adjective satellite • marked by temperance in indulgence | ||||||||
| abstainer | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline • a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages | ||||||||
| abstentious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink | ||||||||
| nondrinker | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages | ||||||||
