temperance

• Substantiv, das Mäßigung, Selbstbeherrschung oder Enthaltsamkeit bezeichnet, besonders den Verzicht auf Alkohol.

A noun referring to moderation, self-restraint, or abstinence, especially in relation to the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

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1. Moderation in behaviorC1formal

   The practice of self-restraint and moderation in actions, emotions, or desires.

   Mäßigung

   • He practiced temperance in all aspects of his life.
   • Temperance is a virtue often praised in philosophical texts.
   • She showed great temperance by not reacting angrily to the insult.

   Synonymeabstemiousnesscontinencedisciplineforbearancemoderationrestraintself-controlself-restraintsobriety

   Antonymedissipationexcessextremismgluttonyimmoderationindulgenceintemperancelicentiousness

2. Abstinence from alcoholB2formal

   The principle or practice of not drinking alcoholic beverages.

   Abstinenz

   • The temperance movement advocated for the prohibition of alcohol.
   • He chose a life of temperance and avoided all alcoholic drinks.
   • Many religious groups promote temperance as a way of life.

   Synonymeabstemiousnessabstinencesobrietyteetotalism

   Antonymeaddictionalcoholismdrunkennessinebrietyintemperance