INTEMPERANCE Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word intemperance. (close relations)
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| intemperateness | nounn | |||||
noun • consumption of alcoholic drinks • excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence | ||||||
| self-indulgence | nounn | |||||
noun • an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires • excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence | ||||||
| debauchery | nounn | |||||
noun • a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity | ||||||
| dissipation | nounn | |||||
noun • breaking up and scattering by dispersion • dissolute indulgence in sensual pleasure • useless or profitless activity; using or expending or consuming thoughtlessly or carelessly | ||||||
| excess | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a quantity much larger than is needed • immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits • the state of being more than full • excessive indulgence adjective satellite • more than is needed, desired, or required | ||||||
| immoderation | nounn | |||||
noun • the quality of being excessive and lacking in moderation | ||||||
| indulgence | nounn | |||||
noun • an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires • a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone • the act of indulging or gratifying a desire • foolish or senseless behavior • the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution | ||||||
| overindulgence | nounn | |||||
noun • excessive indulgence | ||||||
