self-con·trol
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Definition of self-control
: restraint exercised over one's own impulses, emotions, or desires
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self-controlled
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ˌself-kən-ˈtrōld
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adjective
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Synonyms
- continence,
- restraint,
- self-command,
- self-containment,
- self-discipline,
- self-government,
- self-mastery,
- self-possession,
- self-restraint,
- will,
- willpower
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“Self-control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-control. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
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self-control
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English Language Learners Definition of self-control
: control over your feelings or actions
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self-control
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self-con·trol
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Kids Definition of self-control
: someone's control over his or her own impulses, emotions, or actions
I spent my limit. And I walked away with total self-control.— Jack Gantos, Joey Pigza Loses Control
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The first known use of self-control was in 1653
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