1
as in restraint
the power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions
she demonstrated an almost unnatural self-restraint during the fight
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2
as in discipline
the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others
we must practice self-restraint even with people who are deliberately rude
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Recent Examples of self-restraint
In China's view, this is another kind of self-restraint.
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Besieged by stress, people are often poorly trained in self-restraint.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2025
Stormi went viral for the same candy game when Jenner tested her self-restraint at 2 years old in a video posted on her social media in May 2020.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Voters can, however, favor those who pursue self-restraint.
—John Nemec, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 June 2025
Besieged by stress, people are often poorly trained in self-restraint.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 25 Apr. 2025
Stormi went viral for the same candy game when Jenner tested her self-restraint at 2 years old in a video posted on her social media in May 2020.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Voters can, however, favor those who pursue self-restraint.
—John Nemec, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-restraint
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-restraint
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On multiple occasions, Johnson has pointed the blame at those who flee police and credited officers with showing restraint in pursuits.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Those charges include four counts each of counterfeiting−delivery/possession of property and knowingly selling counterfeit, nonfunctional or noncompliant supplemental restraint systems.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement The Manning brothers' presence as executive producers ensured Chad Powers wasn't just a comedy about rebuilding but a football story rooted in preparation and discipline, down to the accuracy of Powell’s shotgun snaps.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
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The discipline followed the coaches' backing of Reeve and their vocal criticisms of officials.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Self-restraint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-restraint. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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