English dictionary

intemperance

/I/n't/E/mp/@/r/@/ns/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the quality of being intemperate

noun.attribute

Antonyms moderation temperance

Source: WordNet 3.0
consumption of alcoholic drinks

noun.act

Synonyms intemperateness

Source: WordNet 3.0
excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence

noun.act

Examples
The intemperance of their language.

Synonyms intemperateness self-indulgence

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of becoming, or state of being, intemperate; excess in any kind of action or indulgence; any immoderate indulgence of the appetites or passions.

noun

Source: webster1913