teetotal vs abstain
abstain vs teetotalteetotal is an adjective but abstain is not an adjective.
teetotal and abstain both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| teetotal | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| abstain | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
abstain is a hypernym of
teetotal; that is, abstain is a
word with a broader meaning than teetotal:
- teetotal: practice teetotalism and abstain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages
- abstain: choose not to consume
| teetotal (adjective) | abstain (adjective) |
|---|---|
| practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages |
| teetotal (verb) | abstain (verb) |
|---|---|
| practice teetotalism and abstain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages | choose not to consume |
| refrain from voting |
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