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self-restraint

noun as in control over one's actions

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noun as in abstention

noun as in sobriety

noun as in self-restraint

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Example Sentences

It was like a bad episode of Dance Moms, only with fewer sequins and less self-restraint.

Perhaps he had congratulated himself for his self-restraint in avoiding real adultery, real manipulation of women.

This practice of self-restraint, called jishuku in Japanese, has become quite commonplace here in recent days.

The concept of impulse control comes from a better understanding of the brain mechanisms that underlie self-restraint.

Temperance and self-restraint were therefore his favourite virtues.

Steve took it all good-naturedly, but Jarvis had to exercise great self-restraint to keep himself in check.

Exhausted at her efforts at self-restraint during the presence of Clameran, she felt weary and crushed in body and spirit.

It is much to have learnt the discipline, self-restraint, endurance and patience which soldiering demands.

As, however, you appear to doubt our powers of self-restraint, we will relieve your mind by going without them.

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On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to self-restraint, such as: moderation, and continence.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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