Self-restraint
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Self-restraint is a noun meaning Self-control, control over one's emotions, passions and actions.
Meaning
Self-control, control over one's emotions, passions and actions.
Example Sentences
His lack of self-restraint led to several ugly scenes of debauchery and violent outburst.
Sovereigntism means a country doing what it wants to do within only the limits of what it can do. It means the end of self-restraint within a framework of mutual restraint.
Synonyms for self-restraint
Depending on context, synonyms include temperance, temperateness.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include temperateness, self-control, self-discipline, self-controlled, self-regulation, moderation.
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