All abstaining synonyms
ab·stain
A a noun abstaining
- abstinence — Abstinence is the practice of abstaining from something such as alcoholic drink or sex, often for health or religious reasons.
- denial — A denial of something is a statement that it is not true, does not exist, or did not happen.
- brush-off — a refusal to talk or listen to someone; abrupt or final dismissal or rebuff.
- nonparticipation — absence of participation: Nonparticipation of citizens in political matters hampers efforts toward better government.
- renouncement — to give up or put aside voluntarily: to renounce worldly pleasures.
- disavowal — a disowning; repudiation; denial.
- sobriety — the state or quality of being sober.
- asceticism — Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures.
- disproof — the act of disproving.
- no way — refusal
- refutal — an act of refuting a statement, charge, etc.; disproof.
- traversal — to pass or move over, along, or through.
- adjuration — a solemn charge or command
- abstention — Abstention is a formal act of not voting either for or against a proposal.
- nonacceptance — the act of taking or receiving something offered.
adjective abstaining
- sober — not intoxicated or drunk.
- intoxicated — Archaic. intoxicated.
- low key — of reduced intensity; restrained; understated.
- ascetic — An ascetic person has a way of life that is simple and strict, usually because of their religious beliefs.
- abstinent — forbearance from any indulgence of appetite, especially from the use of alcoholic beverages: total abstinence.
- clear-headed — If you describe someone as clear-headed, you mean that they are sensible and think clearly, especially in difficult situations.
- indulgent — characterized by or showing indulgence; benignly lenient or permissive: an indulgent parent.
- disciplined — having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous: paintings characterized by a disciplined technique.
- impassioned — filled with intense feeling or passion; passionate; ardent.
- on the wagon — any of various kinds of four-wheeled vehicles designed to be pulled or having its own motor and ranging from a child's toy to a commercial vehicle for the transport of heavy loads, delivery, etc.
- unexcited — stirred emotionally; agitated: An excited crowd awaited the arrival of the famed rock group.