Associations to the word «Intemperance»

Wiktionary

INTEMPERANCE, noun. Lack of moderation or temperance; excess
INTEMPERANCE, noun. Drunkenness; gluttony

Dictionary definition

INTEMPERANCE, noun. The quality of being intemperate.
INTEMPERANCE, noun. Consumption of alcoholic drinks.
INTEMPERANCE, noun. Excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence; "the intemperance of their language".

Wise words

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