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intemperance
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intemperance
n.
lack of moderation, overindulgence; lack of self-control, lack of restraint (in speech or actions)
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Alcohol intoxication
Alcohol intoxication (also known as drunkenness or inebriation) is a physiological state (that may also include psychological alterations of consciousness) induced by the ingestion of ethanol (alcohol).
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intemperance
Noun
1. the quality of being intemperate
(antonym) temperance, moderation
(hypernym) unrestraint
(hyponym) gluttony
2. consumption of alcoholic drinks
(synonym) intemperateness
(hypernym) vice
(hyponym) drink, drinking, boozing, drunkenness, crapulence
3. immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites
(synonym) intemperateness, self-indulgence
(hypernym) indulgence, indulging, pampering, humoring
(hyponym) spree, fling
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intempérance
nf.
intemperance, lack of moderation, overindulgence
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Intemperance
(n.)
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.
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.
(n.)
Specifically: Habitual or excessive indulgence in alcoholic liquors.
Specifically: Habitual or excessive indulgence in alcoholic liquors.
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