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View synonyms for intemperance
intemperance
[ in-tem-per-uhns, -pruhns ]
noun
- 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.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of intemperance1
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Latin word intemperantia. See in- 3, temperance
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