Categories: GeneralSynonyms

TEMPERANCE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for TEMPERANCE?

Need another word that means the same as “temperance”? Find 5 synonyms and 30 related words for “temperance” in this overview.

Table Of Contents:

Temperance as a Noun
Definitions of "Temperance" as a noun
Synonyms of "Temperance" as a noun (5 Words)
Usage Examples of "Temperance" as a noun
Associations of "Temperance" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Temperance” are: moderation, sobriety, teetotalism, abstinence, abstention

Temperance as a Noun

Definitions of "Temperance" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “temperance” as a noun can have the following definitions:

Abstinence from alcoholic drink.
The act of tempering.
The trait of avoiding excesses.
Abstaining from excess.

Synonyms of "Temperance" as a noun (5 Words)

abstention	The trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol. A resolution passed by 126 votes to none with six abstentions.
abstinence	The trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol. I started drinking again after six years of abstinence.
moderation	Quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes. Coursework may need to be filed separately for the purposes of moderation.
sobriety	The state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol. She speaks with such sobriety* it s clear she speaks the truth.*
teetotalism	Abstaining from alcohol.

Usage Examples of "Temperance" as a noun

The temperance movement.

Associations of "Temperance" (30 Words)

abstinence	The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically alcohol or sex. Abstinence from premarital intercourse.
assiduity	Great and constant diligence and attention. The assiduity* with which he could wear down his opponents.*
bear	Manage to tolerate (a situation or experience. She bears the title of Duchess.
catholicity	The quality of being universal; existing everywhere.
continence	The ability to control movements of the bowels and bladder. Complete sexual continence* is considered an essential feature of the monastic life.*
endurance	The ability to endure an unpleasant or difficult process or situation without giving way. She was close to the limit of her endurance.
endure	Continue to live and avoid dying. The legend of Elvis endures.
finicky	Showing or requiring great attention to detail. A finicky* eater.*
forbear	A person from whom you are descended. Rebecca could not forbear* a smile.*
forbearance	The action of refraining from exercising a legal right, especially enforcing the payment of a debt. His forbearance* to reply was alarming.*
fortitude	Courage in pain or adversity. She endured her illness with great fortitude.
leeway	A permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits. The government had greater leeway* to introduce reforms.*
moderation	The avoidance of excess or extremes, especially in one’s behaviour or political opinions. He urged the police to show moderation.
obligation	A debt of gratitude for a service or favour. Every right implies a responsibility every opportunity an obligation* every possession a duty.*
patience	Good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence. I have run out of patience* with her.*
patiently	With patience; in a patient manner. The assembled hordes waited patiently* to get in.*
perseverance	The act of persisting or persevering; continuing or repeating behavior. His perseverance* with the technique illustrates his single mindedness.*
persist	Be persistent refuse to stop. The child persisted and kept asking questions.
persistence	The fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition. Cardiff s persistence* was rewarded with a try.*
priest	Ordain to the priesthood. The plays were performed within the sacred area of Dionysus in the presence of his priest.
prissy	Fussily and excessively respectable. A middle class family with two prissy* children.*
puritanical	Morally rigorous and strict. She was anything but puritanical* in her behavior.*
refrain	Resist doing something. He refrained from hitting him back.
religion	A strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny. The world s great religions.
stoicism	An indifference to pleasure or pain.
teetotalism	Abstaining from alcohol.
tolerance	The power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions. 250 parts in his cars were made to tolerances of one thousandth of an inch.
toleration	A disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations. All people should practice toleration* and live together in peace.*
understatement	The presentation of something as being smaller or less good or important than it really is. A master of English understatement.
wait	Time during which some action is awaited. He is waiting to be drafted.