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   intemperance

   /ɪnˈtɛmp(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: "a warning about female intemperance"

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   What is intemperance?

   • Anything that disorders digestion, that creates undue mental excitement, or in any way enfeebles the system, disturbing the balance of the mental and the physical powers, weakens the control of the mind over the body, and thus tends toward intemperance.

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   What is the opposite of intemperance?

   • The opposite of intemperance is moderation. The Latin root word, intemperantia, means "immoderation or excess," and was originally used in English to describe the weather. Intemperance is when you can't do anything half way, or hold yourself back.

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   What does intemperate mean?

   • immoderate in indulgence of appetite or passion. not temperate; unrestrained; unbridled. extreme in temperature, as climate. First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Latin word intemperātus. See in- 3, temperate For that we have Dmitry Rogozin—an intemperate man in what demands to be a temperate business—to blame.

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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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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › intemperanceINTEMPERANCE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Intemperance is the action or quality of showing anger or violence that is too extreme and not well controlled. Learn more about this formal word and see how it is used in sentences from the Cambridge English Corpus and the Hansard archive.

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   Intemperance is a noun that means lack of moderation or self-restraint, especially excessive use of alcoholic beverages. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for intemperance.

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   Intemperance is when you can't do anything half way, or hold yourself back. You might describe your inability to eat a single slice of cake — instead, gobbling the whole thing — as intemperance. When someone isn't able to temper — or moderate — his actions, he is at risk of intemperance.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › intemperanceINTEMPERANCE definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Intemperance is the action or quality of showing anger or violence that is too extreme and not well controlled. Learn more about this formal word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with examples from various sources.

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   Intemperance definition: excessive or immoderate indulgence in alcoholic beverages.. See examples of INTEMPERANCE used in a sentence.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › intemperanceINTEMPERANCE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Intemperance means a lack of temperance or restraint, or excessive indulgence in alcohol or other things. Learn the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples from Collins English Dictionary.

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   Intemperance means lack of self-control or moderation, especially in eating or drinking. Find the origin, usage, and translations of the word intemperance in this online dictionary.