| ADJECTIVE | all | teetotal, dry | practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages |
|---|---|---|---|
| VERB | consumption | teetotal | practice teetotalism and abstain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages |
| Meaning | Practicing complete abstinence from alcoholic beverages. | |
|---|---|---|
| Example | I happen to be teetotal" | |
| Synonym | dry | |
| Broader | sober | not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol) |
| Spanish | abstemio | |
| Meaning | Practice teetotalism and abstain from the consumption of alcoholic beverages. | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Somebody ----s | |
| Broader | abstain, refrain, desist | choose not to consume |
| Nouns | teetotaller | a total abstainer |
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