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   In·tem·per·ance

   /inˈtemp(ə)rəns/

   

   noun

   • 1. lack of moderation or restraint: "his occasional intemperance of tone" Similar overindulgenceoverconsumptionintemperatenessimmoderationlack of restraintabandonlack of self-controlexcessexcessivenessextravaganceprodigalityprofligacylavishnessself-indulgenceself-gratificationdebaucherydecadencewantonnessdissipationdissolutiondissolutenessdrinkinghard/heavy drinkingalcoholismalcohol abusedipsomaniadrunkennessintoxicationinebriationinsobrietytipsinessrare:inebrietysottishnessbibulousnesscrapulenceOpposite moderationtemperance
   • ▪ excessive indulgence, especially in alcohol.

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   What does intemperance mean?

   • in•tem•per•ance (in tem′ pər əns, -prəns), n. excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages. excessive indulgence of appetite or passion. lack of moderation or due restraint, as in action or speech. an act or instance of any of these: a long series of intemperances. Latin intemperantia. See in - 3, temperance

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   What does intemperate mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! INTEMPERATE meaning: 1. showing anger or violence that is too extreme and not well controlled: 2. showing anger or…. Learn more.

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   What are some examples of intemperance?

   • Overwork, irregular patterns of sleep, lack of sleep, excessive television watching or playing video/computer games are all forms of intemperance. None of the above is meant to restrict your freedom or enjoyment. Practicing temperance includes learning about the healthier alternatives for which anyone can gain as much of a liking.

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   What causes intemperance?

   • Stress - can make even a person with the best of diets acid. Alcohol - it is not without reason that society regards some things as bad habits. Overwork, irregular patterns of sleep, lack of sleep, excessive television watching or playing video/computer games are all forms of intemperance.

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   3 days ago · intemperance in American English. (ɪnˈtempərəns, -prəns) noun. 1. excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages. 2. excessive indulgence of appetite or passion. 3. lack of moderation or due restraint, as in action or speech.

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   (old-fashioned) the habit of regularly drinking too much alcohol. compare temperance. Check pronunciation: intemperance. Definition of intemperance noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   May 4, 2024 · intemperance in American English. (ɪnˈtempərəns, -prəns) noun. 1. excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages. 2. excessive indulgence of appetite or passion. 3. lack of moderation or due restraint, as in action or speech.

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   Define intemperance. intemperance synonyms, intemperance pronunciation, intemperance translation, English dictionary definition of intemperance. n. 1. Lack of temperance, as in the indulgence of an appetite or a passion. 2. Excessive use of alcoholic beverages. American Heritage® Dictionary of the...

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   showing anger or violence that is too extreme and not well controlled: an intemperate outburst. intemperate language. The governor said he would not be provoked into intemperate action. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Uncontrolled. all hell breaks loose idiom. amok. amuck. corybantic. crazily. like mad idiom. madding. maniacally.

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   excessive indulgence of appetite or passion. lack of moderation or due restraint, as in action or speech. an act or instance of any of these: a long series of intemperances. Latin intemperantia. See in - 3, temperance. late Middle English 1400–50. WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2022.

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   freedom. recklessness. wantonness. impulsiveness. impetuosity. spontaneity. enthusiasm. gusto. élan. exuberance. spirit. dash. verve. ardor. animation. Antonyms. restraint. control. caution. prudence. moderation. tameness. deliberation. FANATICISM. Synonyms. fanaticism. zealotry. enthusiasm.