Synonym Dictionary | GlobalRPh WordCraft

1,565 original words and phrasesClosest synonyms and related expressionsSense and source guidance

6 entries matching "self-control" / Showing 1-6

Clear all filters

abstinence

noun

The deliberate practice of refraining from something.

Deliberate avoidance

Closest synonyms

abstention self-denial

View full synonym reference Definition and examples

composure

noun

Calm control of one's feelings or behavior.

Calm self-control

Closest synonyms

calmness equanimity poise self-possession serenity collectedness

View full synonym reference Definition and examples

moderation

noun

Restraint that avoids excess or extremes.

Avoidance of excess

Closest synonyms

temperance restraint self-restraint balance temperateness measure

View full synonym reference Definition and examples

restraint

noun

Control over one's impulses, or a limit placed on an action.

Control of impulses

Closest synonyms

self-control self-restraint moderation discipline reserve forbearance

More alternatives and senses in the full reference.

View full synonym reference Definition and examples

temperance

noun

Moderation and self-restraint in behavior or consumption.

Moderation and self-restraint

Closest synonyms

moderation restraint self-restraint self-control abstemiousness

View full synonym reference Definition and examples

temperate

adjective

Moderate or restrained in conduct, expression, or climate.

Moderate in behavior

Closest synonyms

moderate restrained measured controlled abstemious self-controlled

More alternatives and senses in the full reference.

View full synonym reference Definition and examples

The headwords are the original WordCraft collection. Related alternatives can include words outside that collection. Open a full reference to compare the sense and usage note.