self-restraint

Meaning

Self-control, control over one's emotions, passions and actions.

Synonyms

self-control

temperance

self-discipline

moderation

continence

abstinence

temperateness

self-command

self control

reserve

discipline

restraint

self-possession

self-denial

selflessness

subjection

self-repression

self-inhibition

autogenic inhibition

autogenous suppression

abstinency

self-mastery

sparingness

abstemiousness

unexcitability

chastity

collectedness

composure

control

endurance

forbearance

modesty

patience

quietness

renunciation

reticence

selfcommand

Translations

autodomínio

autocontrol

autocontrollo

maîtrise de soi

Selbstbeherrschung

self-control

retenue

Selbstdisziplin

modération

αυτοπαρακολούθηση

αυτοέλεγχος

autodomini

Eigenüberwachung

Maßhalten

Etymology

From self- + restraint.