vt to disorder.
2. intemperate ·adj specifically, addicted to an excessive or habitual use of alcoholic liquors.
3. intemperate ·adj indulging any appetite or passion to excess; immoderate to enjoyments or exertion.
4. intemperate ·adj excessive; ungovernable; inordinate; violent; immoderate; as, intemperate language, zeal, ·etc.; intemperate weather.