What does self-command mean?
Self-command means The conscious control of one's own behaviour..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
The conscious control of one's own behaviour..
Near-synonym: willpower
I would wish it to be done, for the sake of what is more important than my comfort, a habit of self-command in you, a consideration of what is your duty, an attention to propriety, an endeavour to avoid the suspicions of others, to save your health and credit, and restore your tranquillity.
Use self-command when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Self-command means The conscious control of one's own behaviour..
Common synonyms include self-control, self-discipline, self-mastery, self-regulation.
Possible antonyms include undisciplinedness.
Near-synonym: willpower
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