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intemperance
(encz) | intemperance,nestřídmost n: Zdeněk Brož |
intemperance
(encz) | intemperance,neukázněnost n: Zdeněk Brož |
Intemperance
(gcide) | 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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intemperance
(wn) | 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] |
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