Found 3 items, similar to Intemperance.
English → Indonesian (quick) Definition: intemperance berlebihan
English → English (WordNet) Definition: intemperance intemperance n 1: the quality of being intemperate [ant: temperance] 2: consumption of alcoholic drinks [syn: intemperateness] 3: immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites [syn: intemperateness, self-indulgence]
English → English (gcide) Definition: Intemperance Intemperance \In*tem"per*ance\, n. [F. intemp['e]rance, L. intemperantia. See In- not, and Temperance.] [1913 Webster] 1. 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. [1913 Webster] God is in every creature; be cruel toward none, neither abuse any by intemperance. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster] Some, as thou sawest, by violent stroke shall die, By fire, flood, famine, by intemperance more In meats and drinks. --Milton. [1913 Webster] 2. Specifically: Habitual or excessive indulgence in alcoholic liquors. [1913 Webster]