TEMPERANCE Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word temperance. (close relations)
Definition of TEMPERANCE
Best Alternative Words for TEMPERANCE
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moderation | nounn | |||||||
noun • quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes • a change for the better • the trait of avoiding excesses • the action of lessening in severity or intensity | ||||||||
sobriety | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol • moderation in or abstinence from alcohol or other drugs • a manner that is serious and solemn • abstaining from excess | ||||||||
abstinence | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) • act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite | ||||||||
restraint | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of controlling by restraining someone or something • discipline in personal and social activities • the state of being physically constrained • a rule or condition that limits freedom • lack of ornamentation • a device that retards something's motion | ||||||||
self-control | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses • the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior | ||||||||
temperateness | nounn | |||||||
noun • moderate weather; suitable for outdoor activities • exhibiting restraint imposed on the self | ||||||||
calmness | nounn | |||||||
noun • steadiness of mind under stress • an absence of strong winds or rain • a feeling of calm; an absence of agitation or excitement | ||||||||
patience | nounn | |||||||
noun • good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence • a card game played by one person | ||||||||
sedateness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a trait of dignified seriousness |