intemperance
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Her restraint in speech kept her out of trouble during the important negotiation.
Definition:self-control in behavior, speech, or expenditure; the ability to hold or check; inhibition.
From restraint
Example:The government urged the people to practice moderation in their spending habits.
Definition:the practice of restraining or avoiding excess in behavior, opinion, or the like; self-control.
From moderation
Example:The actor's self-control was evident in his portrayal of the character.
Definition:the ability to restrain oneself in behavior; regulation and management of one's impulses, desires, or emotions.
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