abstainer

Noun

Meaning

One who abstains; esp., one who abstains from the use of intoxicating liquors.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

ascetic abstinent teetotaler nondrinker dieter puritan sufi calvinist dervish fakir yogi hedger DRY sober hermit
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Antonyms

playboy snowbird sot devourer boozer reamer
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Hypernyms

individual person soul mortal somebody someone

Hyponyms

puritan teetotaler stylite teetotaller teetotalist

Phrases with the word

total abstainer non abstainer

Examples

A total abstainer is one who abstains from everything but abstention, and especially from inactivity in the affairs of others. Ambrose Bierce

Close letter words and terms

abstain from taking action abstain from touching abstain from voting abstaining from alcohol abstainment abstand