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temperance

noun

/ˈtem.pɚ.əns/

Meaning

Moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint.

moderation in action, thought, or feeling; restraint, especially regarding alcohol.

Temperance is essential for a balanced life.

The monk practiced temperance in all aspects of his life.

temperance movement

moderation, self-control, restraint, sobriety

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moderation, self-control, restraint

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moderation, restraint, self-control, sobriety

excess, overindulgence, gluttony, indulgence

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excess, overindulgence, gluttony

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excess, indulgence

temperance society, temperance movement, practice temperance

A group of dancers, actors, or performers who work together.

a substance in the form of a gas, especially when it has changed from a liquid or solid state

A movable barrier that allows entry or exit to a building, room, or vehicle.

A condition or requirement in a legal document; clauses or stipulations.

Something that nourishes; sustenance or food.

A tendency to choose or do something regularly; an inclination or predisposition toward a particular...