Decency and Temperance

Decency

Decency noun - Socially acceptable behavior.

Temperance and decency are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Temperance" instead a noun "Decency".

Nearby Words: decent, decently

Temperance

Temperance noun - An avoidance of extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits.

Decency and temperance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decency" instead a noun "Temperance".

Nearby Words: temper, tempered, tempering
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