ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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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