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self-restraint

noun C2
MEANING IN ENGLISH

control over one’s own emotions, impulses, or desires

In context

01

He exercised commendable self-restraint during the heated political debate.

02

Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.

Synonyms

forbearance,control,self-control

Antonyms

abandon,indulgence,excess

Collocations

exercise self-restraint,show self-restraint,admirable self-restraint

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗