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SELF-RESTRAINT Antonyms

8 antonyms for self-restraint. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For SELF-RESTRAINT

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
abandon

verb

v

noun

• the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry

• a feeling of extreme emotional intensity

verb

• forsake, leave behind

• give up with the intent of never claiming again

• leave behind empty; move out of

• stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims

• leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

excess

noun, adjective

n, adj

noun

• a quantity much larger than is needed

• immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits

• the state of being more than full

• excessive indulgence

adjective satellite

• more than is needed, desired, or required

impulsiveness

noun

n

noun

• the trait of acting suddenly on impulse without reflection

indulgence

noun

n

noun

• an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

• a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone

• the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

• foolish or senseless behavior

• the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution

intemperance

noun

n

noun

• the quality of being intemperate

• consumption of alcoholic drinks

• excess in action and immoderate indulgence of bodily appetites, especially in passion or indulgence

unbounded

adjective

adj

adjective satellite

• seemingly boundless in amount, number, degree, or especially extent

uncontrolled

adjective

adj

adjective

• not being under control; out of control

unrestraint

noun

n

noun

• the quality of lacking restraint

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