self-control

Noun

Synonyms: self-denial self-discipline self-possession possession willpower will power self-command self-will

WordNet 3.0

Noun (2)

the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulsesSynonyms: self-denial self-discipline
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behaviorSynonyms: self-possession possession willpower will power self-command self-will

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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Self-control \Self`-con*trol"\, n. Control of one's self; restraint exercised over one's self; self-command. [1913 Webster]

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