abstainer vs abstinent
abstinent vs abstainerabstainer and abstinent both are nouns.
abstainer is not an adjective while abstinent is an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| abstainer | Yes | No | No | No |
| abstinent | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As nouns,
abstainer and abstinent
are synonyms defined as:
- abstainer and abstinent: a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages
Other synonyms of abstainer include
nondrinker.
| abstainer (noun) | abstinent (noun) |
|---|---|
| a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages | a person who refrains from drinking intoxicating beverages |
| someone who practices self denial as a spiritual discipline |
| abstainer (adjective) | abstinent (adjective) |
|---|---|
| self-restraining; not indulging an appetite especially for food or drink |
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