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SELF-CONTROL

(noun)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Self-Control.

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Self-Control - as a noun

The act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
self-denialself-discipline
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
control9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
possession12self-commandself-possessionself-willwill powerwillpower17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
firmness13firmness of purposeresoluteness12resolution10resolve10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He demonstrated great self-control by resisting the temptation to eat the entire cake."
"She relied on her self-control to avoid getting into arguments with her coworkers."
"Building self-control is important for maintaining a healthy lifestyle."
"He lacked self-control and constantly gave in to his cravings."
"She showed remarkable self-control in the face of adversity."
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Is SELF-CONTROL a valid Scrabble word?
No, self-control is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is SELF-CONTROL a valid Words With Friends word?
No, self-control is NOT valid for Words With Friends
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Is SELF-CONTROL a valid WordFeud word?
No, self-control is NOT valid for WordFeud
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