intemperance (n.)

  1. the quality of being intemperate

  2. consumption of alcoholic drinks

    [ Syn: intemperateness ]

  3. excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence; the intemperance of their language

    [ Syn: intemperateness , self-indulgence ]

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