temperance

[tem-per-uhns, tem-pruhns] / ˈtɛm pər əns, ˈtɛm prəns /

NOUN

self-restraint; abstinence

Synonyms

STRONG

abnegation abstemiousness asceticism astringency austerity conservatism constraint continence control discretion forbearance forgoing frugality measure moderateness moderation moderatism mortification prohibition prudence reasonableness restraint sacrifice self-control self-denial self-discipline soberness sobriety stoicism teetotalism

WEAK

eschewal golden mean happy medium refrainment self-deprivation uninebriation unintoxication

Antonyms

STRONG

agitation allowance carelessness indulgence permission rashness wildness

WEAK

excess intemperance

Example Sentences

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Beloved in colonial America, hard cider lost favor in the mid-19th century as crisp lagers ascended; the temperance movement and Prohibition felled cider-apple trees.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Poe had taken a temperance pledge shortly before he disappeared.

From Washington Post

Pubs were allowed to remain open until 02:30, much to the dismay of the temperance movement.

From BBC

While publicly advocating temperance, Vogel strikes a shady deal to acquire the liquor she serves to wealthy donors.

From Los Angeles Times

At age 20, he created a list of 13 virtues – among them temperance, justice, chastity and humility – by which he tried to develop his character.

From Salon

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