self-restraint
11self-restraint — self restrained, adj. self restraining, adj. /self ri straynt , self /, n. restraint imposed on one by oneself; self control. [1765 75] * * * …
12self-restraint — self re straint noun uncount the ability to control your feelings and stop yourself from doing things that are not right or sensible …
13self restraint — self control …
14self-restraint — Synonyms and related words: abnegation, abstinence, aplomb, assurance, balance, calm, calmness, composure, confidence, conservatism, constraint, continence, control, cool, denial, discipline, dispassion, equability, equanimity, equilibrium,… …
15self-restraint — I (Roget s IV) n. Syn. patience, endurance, control; see restraint 1 . II (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun The keeping of one s thoughts and emotions to oneself: control, reserve, restraint, reticence, self control, taciturnity, uncommunicativeness.… …
16self-restraint — n 1. self control, control, restraint, self discipline. See self denial(def. 2). 2. abstemiousness, abstinence, abstention, Puritanism, nonindulgence. See self denial(def. 3). 3. will power, strength of character, moral fiber. See self… …
17self-restraint — /sɛlf rəˈstreɪnt/ (say self ruh straynt) noun restraint imposed on one by oneself; self control …
18self-restraint — n. Self command, self mastery, self control, self government …
19self-restraint — noun self control. Derivatives self restrained adjective …
20self-restraint — n. = SELF CONTROL. Derivatives: self restrained adj …