SELF-RESTRAINING Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word self-restraining. (close relations)
self-restraint
Best Alternative Words for SELF-RESTRAINING
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self-disciplined | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • used of nonindulgent persons | ||||||||
controlled | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective • restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds | ||||||||
disciplined | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective satellite • obeying the rules • trained mentally or physically by instruction or exercise | ||||||||
moderate | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective • being within reasonable or average limits; not excessive or extreme noun • a person who takes a position in the political center adjective satellite • not extreme • marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes verb • preside over • make less fast or intense • lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits • make less severe or harsh • make less strong or intense; soften • make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else | ||||||||
restrained | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • under restraint adjective satellite • cool and formal in manner • marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes • not showy or obtrusive • prudent | ||||||||
temperate | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • (of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate • not extreme in behavior adjective satellite • not extreme |