SELF-CONTROL Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word self-control. (close relations)
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| self-command | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior | ||||||
| self-discipline | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of practicing self discipline • the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses | ||||||
| self-possession | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior | ||||||
| willpower | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior | ||||||
| discipline | nounn | |||||
noun • a branch of knowledge • a system of rules of conduct or method of practice • the trait of being well behaved • training to improve strength or self-control • the act of disciplining verb • develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control • punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience | ||||||
| moderation | nounn | |||||
noun • quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes • a change for the better • the trait of avoiding excesses • the action of lessening in severity or intensity | ||||||
| restraint | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of controlling by restraining someone or something • discipline in personal and social activities • the state of being physically constrained • a rule or condition that limits freedom • lack of ornamentation • a device that retards something's motion | ||||||
| self-disciplined | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • used of nonindulgent persons | ||||||
| self-government | nounn | |||||
noun • government of a political unit by its own people | ||||||
| self-restraint | nounn | |||||
noun • exhibiting restraint imposed on the self | ||||||
| temperance | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of avoiding excesses • abstaining from excess • the act of tempering | ||||||
| possession | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of having and controlling property • anything owned or possessed • being controlled by passion or the supernatural • a mania restricted to one thing or idea • a territory that is controlled by a ruling state • the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior • (sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck) | ||||||
| self-denial | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of practicing self discipline • the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses • renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others | ||||||
| self-will | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires • the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior | ||||||
| will power | nounn | |||||
noun • the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior | ||||||
