temperance

noun
UK: /ˈtempərəns/
US: /ˈtempərəns/

  1. The practice of controlling your actions, thoughts, or feelings; moderation in action, thought, or feeling.

    1. He showed great temperance by not yelling.
    2. The group promoted temperance, encouraging people to limit alcohol consumption.

  2. The avoidance of alcoholic drink.

    1. She practices temperance and never drinks alcohol.
    2. The temperance movement aimed to reduce societal problems linked to alcohol abuse.

Synonyms

abstinence self-restraint sobriety

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "temperance" in English means: The practice of controlling your actions, thoughts, or feelings; moderation in action, thought, or feeling., The avoidance of alcoholic drink..

The phonetic transcription of "temperance" is /ˈtempərəns/ in British English and /ˈtempərəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "temperance": abstinence, self-restraint, sobriety.

Example usage of "temperance": "He showed great temperance by not yelling.". More examples on the page.