GORMANDIZE Antonyms
Definition of GORMANDIZE
Best Opposite Words For GORMANDIZE
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abstain | verbv | |||||||
verb • refrain from voting • choose not to consume | ||||||||
abstemious | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • sparing in consumption of especially food and drink adjective satellite • marked by temperance in indulgence | ||||||||
control | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • power to direct or determine • a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another • (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc • a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment • the activity of managing or exerting control over something • the state that exists when one person or group has power over another • discipline in personal and social activities • great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity • a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine • a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance • the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc. verb • exercise authoritative control or power over • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • handle and cause to function • maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage • check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard • place under restrictions; limit access to by law • verify by using a duplicate register for comparison • be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something • have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of | ||||||||
deny | verbv | |||||||
verb • declare untrue; contradict • refuse to accept or believe • refuse to grant, as of a petition or request • refuse to let have • deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure • deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit • refuse to recognize or acknowledge | ||||||||
diet | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a prescribed selection of foods • a legislative assembly in certain countries (e.g., Japan) • the usual food and drink consumed by an organism (person or animal) • the act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods) verb • follow a regimen or a diet, as for health reasons • eat sparingly, for health reasons or to lose weight | ||||||||
fast | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
adjective • acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly • (used of timepieces) indicating a time ahead of or later than the correct time • at a rapid tempo noun • abstaining from food adverb • quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form) • firmly or closely adjective satellite • (of surfaces) conducive to rapid speeds • resistant to destruction or fading • unrestrained by convention or morality • hurried and brief • securely fixed in place • unwavering in devotion to friend or vow or cause • (of a photographic lens or emulsion) causing a shortening of exposure time verb • abstain from certain foods, as for religious or medical reasons • abstain from eating | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
refrain | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the part of a song where a soloist is joined by a group of singers verb • resist doing something • choose not to consume | ||||||||
restrict | verbv | |||||||
verb • place restrictions on • place under restrictions; limit access to by law • place limits on (extent or amount or access) • prevent (information) from being circulated or disclosed | ||||||||
starve | verbv | |||||||
verb • be hungry; go without food • die of food deprivation • deprive of food • have a craving, appetite, or great desire for • deprive of a necessity and cause suffering |