'Intemperance' definitions:

Definition of 'intemperance'

From: WordNet
noun
The quality of being intemperate [ant: moderation, temperance]
noun
Consumption of alcoholic drinks [syn: intemperance, intemperateness]
noun
Excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence; "the intemperance of their language" [syn: intemperance, intemperateness, self-indulgence]

Definition of 'Intemperance'

From: GCIDE
  • Intemperance \In*tem"per*ance\, n. [F. intemp['e]rance, L. intemperantia. See In- not, and Temperance.] [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • God is in every creature; be cruel toward none, neither abuse any by intemperance. --Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster]
  • Some, as thou sawest, by violent stroke shall die, By fire, flood, famine, by intemperance more In meats and drinks. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Specifically: Habitual or excessive indulgence in alcoholic liquors. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'intemperance'

From: Moby Thesaurus