Intemperance

n.	1.
	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. God is in every creature; be cruel toward none, neither abuse any by intemperance. - Jer. Taylor. Some, as thou sawest, by violent stroke shall die, By fire, flood, famine, by intemperance more In meats and drinks. - Milton.
	2.	Habitual or excessive indulgence in alcoholic liquors.

Noun	1.	intemperance - the quality of being intemperate Antonyms: temperance, moderation - the trait of avoiding excesses
	2.	intemperance - consumption of alcoholic drinks Synonyms: intemperateness
	3.	intemperance - immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites Synonyms: intemperateness, self-indulgence

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