Definition of self-control

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1	[ noun ] the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses Synonyms self-discipline self-denial Used in print (The Rev. John A. O'Brien, "Let's Take Birth Control...) One is the primary purpose for which marriage exists , namely , the continuance of the race through the gift and heritage of children ; the other is the paramount importance in married life of deliberate and thoughtful self-control '' . Related terms control mortification ascesis abstinence
2	[ noun ] the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior Synonyms willpower self-will possession self-possession self-command Related terms resoluteness nerves presence_of_mind
*	Rhymes with control decontrol patrol rock'n'roll troll stroll rock-and-roll roll role droll enroll scroll petrol bankroll payroll Phonetic and Homophones S EH1 L F K AH0 N T R OW1 L Similar Spelling self-confident self-consistent self-concern self-colored self-coloured self-contained self-collected self-centred self-conscious self-confessed self-conceited self-confidence self-command To share this definition click "text" (Facebook, Twitter) or "link" (blog, mail) then paste text link
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