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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
intemperance
    n 1: the quality of being intemperate [ant: moderation,
         temperance]
    2: consumption of alcoholic drinks [syn: intemperance,
       intemperateness]
    3: excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily
       appetites, especially in passion or indulgence; "the
       intemperance of their language" [syn: intemperance,
       intemperateness, self-indulgence]

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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]

Thesaurus Results for intemperance:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0
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