self-restraint
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rɪˈstreɪnt, ˌsɛlf- noun
restraint imposed on one by oneself; self-control.
Origin:
1765–75
1765–75
Related forms
self-re·strained, adjective
self-re·strain·ing, adjective
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| self-restraint | |
| —n | |
| restraint imposed by oneself on one's own feelings, desires, etc | |
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Self-restraint
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Example sentences
He also lacks the ability to learn from experience, self-restraint and adequate birth control.
But in this disaster some have already shown remarkable self-restraint.
Their tension comes from prolonged, superhuman acts of self-restraint.
But it will become a reality only through self-restraint and active effort in friendliness and helpfulness.
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