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SELF-COMMAND Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word self-command. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word self-command. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SELF-COMMAND

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self-control
nounn
noun

• the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

• the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

self-possession
nounn
noun

• the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

willpower
nounn
noun

• the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

autonomy
nounn
noun

• immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence

• personal independence

discipline
nounn
noun

• a branch of knowledge

• a system of rules of conduct or method of practice

• the trait of being well behaved

• training to improve strength or self-control

• the act of disciplining

verb

• develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control

• punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience

self-discipline
nounn
noun

• the trait of practicing self discipline

• the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses

self-government
nounn
noun

• government of a political unit by its own people

self-reliance
nounn
noun

• personal independence

self-restraint
nounn
noun

• exhibiting restraint imposed on the self

possession
nounn
noun

• the act of having and controlling property

• anything owned or possessed

• being controlled by passion or the supernatural

• a mania restricted to one thing or idea

• a territory that is controlled by a ruling state

• the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

• (sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck)

self-will
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• resolute adherence to your own ideas or desires

• the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

will power
nounn
noun

• the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

Best Hypernyms For SELF-COMMAND

Here is a list of related hypernyms for self-command, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
ability aptitude attribute capability characteristic faculty firmness quality resoluteness resolution resolve skill trait
Phrases (1)
firmness of purpose

Alternatives for SELF-CONTROL

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