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temperance Synonyms

Another word for temperance

Choosing another word for temperance depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Habitual moderation, self-restraint, or self-control in action, thought, or appetite.

Usage Example

"Classical philosophers regarded moderation as one of the four cardinal virtues essential to a balanced life."

Strongest
moderation
self-restraint
self-control
Strong
restraint
continence
self-discipline
forbearance

• noun (Context 2)

Moderation in or complete abstinence from the consumption of alcoholic beverages.

Usage Example

"Nine-teenth-century reformers organized public lectures and societies to promote abstinence across the country."

Strongest
abstinence
teetotalism
sobriety
Strong
abstemiousness
soberness
prohibition

Opposites of temperance

The opposite of temperance shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

intemperance
excess
drunkenness
self-indulgence
immoderation
inebriation
intoxication
dipsomania
See all opposites of temperance

• Nearby Words

temperament
temperamental
temperamentally
temperance
temperate
temperately
temperature

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Temperance. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/temperance
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