self-control

C2+ Topic:Abstract Ideas

US /ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹoʊl/ UK /ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹəʊl/ See IPA manual

Freq #19248

Meanings

1

noun
The ability to control one's desires and impulses.

Near-synonym: willpower.
2

noun
the act of denying yourself
3

noun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
4

verb
To control oneself or itself.

Verb forms

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Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 noun · the ability to control... self-commandself-disciplineself-masteryself-regulationwillpower

2 noun · the act of denying yourself self-denial

3 noun · the trait of resolutely... possession

Etymology

From self- + control.

Topics

Abstract Ideas Word Formation & Derivatives

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