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SELF-CONTROL Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word self-control. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word self-control. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For SELF-CONTROL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for self-control, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
control discipline firmness resoluteness resolution resolve restraint self-command self-discipline self-possession self-restraint willpower
Phrases (1)
firmness of purpose

Alternatives for SELF-COMMAND

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