abstainer

Word parts

abstain + -er

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /æbˈsteɪ.nɚ/

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Noun

Singular abstainer

Plural abstainers

1. (countable) An abstainer is someone who abstains from something (does not do it).
   • Synonym: abstinent
   • Antonym: participant

Related words

• abstain
• abstaining