US /ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹoʊl/ UK /ˌsɛlf kənˈtɹəʊl/
noun verb Freq #19248

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    The ability to control one's desires and impulses.

    Near-synonym: willpower.

  2. 2
    noun

    the act of denying yourself

  3. 3
    noun

    the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

  4. 4
    verb

    To control oneself or itself.

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.

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