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drunkenness vs intemperateness

intemperateness vs drunkenness

drunkenness and intemperateness both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
drunkenness Yes No No No
intemperateness Yes No No No
As nouns, intemperateness is a hypernym of drunkenness; that is, intemperateness is a word with a broader meaning than drunkenness:
  • drunkenness: the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
  • intemperateness: consumption of alcoholic drinks
Other hypernyms of drunkenness include intemperance.
drunkenness (noun) intemperateness (noun)
the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence
a temporary state resulting from excessive consumption of alcohol consumption of alcoholic drinks
habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms
Difference between drunkenness and intemperateness

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