SELF-CONTROL Synonyms
There are 13 hypernyms of the word self-control. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SELF-CONTROL
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self-command | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior | ||||||||
self-discipline | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of practicing self discipline • the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses | ||||||||
self-possession | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior | ||||||||
willpower | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
moderation | nounn | |||||||
noun • quality of being moderate and avoiding extremes • a change for the better • the trait of avoiding excesses • the action of lessening in severity or intensity | ||||||||
restraint | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of controlling by restraining someone or something • discipline in personal and social activities • the state of being physically constrained • a rule or condition that limits freedom • lack of ornamentation • a device that retards something's motion | ||||||||
self-disciplined | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • used of nonindulgent persons | ||||||||
self-government | nounn | |||||||
noun • government of a political unit by its own people | ||||||||
self-restraint | nounn | |||||||
noun • exhibiting restraint imposed on the self | ||||||||
temperance | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of avoiding excesses • abstaining from excess • the act of tempering | ||||||||
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-denial | nounn | |||||||
noun • the trait of practicing self discipline • the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses • renunciation of your own interests in favor of the interests of others | ||||||||
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 |