Definitions

teetotalism

[tee-toht-l-iz-uhm, tee-toht-] / tiˈtoʊt lˌɪz əm, ˈtiˌtoʊt- /

NOUN

temperance

Synonyms

STRONG

abnegation abstemiousness abstinence asceticism astringency austerity conservatism constraint continence control discretion dryness forbearance forgoing frugality measure moderateness moderation moderatism mortification prohibition prudence reasonableness restraint sacrifice self-control self-denial self-discipline soberness sobriety stoicism

WEAK

eschewal golden mean happy medium refrainment self-deprivation uninebriation unintoxication

Antonyms

STRONG

agitation allowance carelessness indulgence intemperance permission rashness self-indulgence wildness

Example Sentences

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Teetotalism also means Hynde doesn’t like restaurants or loud parties.

From The Guardian • Nov. 4, 2018

Teetotalism led to disagreement within the movement and a loss of momentum for reform after 1836.

From Textbooks • Dec. 30, 2014

Incidentally also the Treatise furnishes us with his opinion on Teetotalism and the Permissive Bill.

From The Life of John Milton Volume 3 1643-1649 by Masson, David

Teetotalism is a counsel of perfection, and teetotallers are estimable men, but the paid platform advocate of teetotalism is never a very attractive personality.

From Sketches in the House (1893) by O'Conner, T. P.

Teetotalism does not make for human happiness; it makes for the dull, idiotic happiness of the barnyard.

From Damn! A Book of Calumny by Mencken, H. L. (Henry Louis)

Vocabulary lists containing teetotalism

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Vocab Video Contest (2016) - List 6

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