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SELF-RESTRAINT

(noun)

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There is 1 meaning of the word Self-Restraint.

Self-Restraint - as a noun

Exhibiting restraint imposed on the self

Example: "An effective temperateness in debate"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
temperateness17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
control9restraint9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She showed a great deal of self-restraint by not lashing out at her rude coworker."
"In order to maintain her diet, she practiced self-restraint and avoided eating junk food."
"He demonstrated admirable self-restraint by not responding to the insulting comments."
"During the negotiation process, both parties exhibited self-restraint and avoided personal attacks."
"It takes a lot of self-restraint to resist the temptation of indulging in sweets."
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Is SELF-RESTRAINT a valid Scrabble word?
No, self-restraint is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is SELF-RESTRAINT a valid Words With Friends word?
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