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intemperance vs drink

drink vs intemperance

intemperance and drink both are nouns.

intemperance is not a verb while drink is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intemperance Yes No No No
drink Yes No Yes No
As nouns, drink is a hyponym of intemperance; that is, drink is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than intemperance:
  • intemperance: consumption of alcoholic drinks
  • drink: the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
Other hyponyms of intemperance include boozing, crapulence, drinking, drunkenness.
intemperance (noun) drink (noun)
excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence the act of drinking alcoholic beverages to excess
consumption of alcoholic drinks the act of swallowing
the quality of being intemperate any liquid suitable for drinking
a single serving of a beverage
any large deep body of water
intemperance (verb) drink (verb)
be fascinated or spell-bound by; pay close attention to
take in liquids
consume alcohol
drink excessive amounts of alcohol; be an alcoholic
propose a toast to
Difference between intemperance and drink

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