Found 3 items, similar to intemperance.
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: intemperance
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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.]
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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.
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God is in every creature; be cruel toward none,
neither abuse any by intemperance. --Jer. Taylor.
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Some, as thou sawest, by violent stroke shall die,
By fire, flood, famine, by intemperance more
In meats and drinks. --Milton.
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2. Specifically: Habitual or excessive indulgence in
alcoholic liquors.
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