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intemperate
intemperate
adjective
Definition of INTEMPERATE
1
showing no signs of being under control <intemperate anger that is so extreme that the man should be in therapy>
Synonyms abandoned, intemperate, raw, runaway, unbounded, unbridled, unchecked, uncontrolled, unhampered, unhindered, unrestrained
Antonyms bridled, checked, constrained, controlled, curbed, governed, hampered, hindered, restrained, temperate
2
given to excessive use of alcoholic beverages <a serious course in wine appreciation that does not welcome intemperate drinkers and party animals>
Related Words debauched, dissipated, dissolute; drunk, high, inebriated, intoxicated, loaded [slang], soused, tipsy
Antonyms temperate
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