self-command

noun

ˌself-kə-ˈmand How to pronounce self-command (audio)
Definition of self-commandnext
1
as in restraint
the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others a witness practicing remarkable self-command under intense questioning by several members of Congress

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2
as in temperance
the power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions an aloof man of great self-command but little charm

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  1. restraint
  2. discipline
  3. composure
  4. repression
  5. inhibition
  6. suppression
Noun
  • Where other series in its genre tend to showcase strong female characters breaking free of sexist restraints, Prophecy shows how its women leads use discrimination and subjugation to their advantage.
    Emma Stefansky, The Atlantic, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The inspector general for the Justice Department is currently investigating the use of restraints across all federal prisons.
    Christie Thompson, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of restraint
Noun
  • Here are other compelling new reads of the past week Trump lacks discipline and a gameplan.
    David Plazas, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The winners in each discipline of the Street Style Pro will earn automatic invites to X Games Aspen 2025, making for an incredible opportunity for up-and-coming athletes.
    Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of discipline
Noun
  • Maureen was very intentional with her communication with these employees, conducting discussions with discretion, composure, respect, encouragement and empathy.
    Janine Schindler, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Yoo’s slick recruiter enjoys more screen time this season, and the actor explodes his character’s chilling composure during a terrifying — and delightfully unhinged — reunion with Gi-hun.
    Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of composure
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  • Traditional forms of ideological control relied on overt mechanisms—censorship, propaganda, repression.
    Kate Crawford, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Alternatively, Iran could pivot to forging new ties with Shiite and Alawite minorities in western Syria who fear discrimination and repression by Sunni extremists.
    Hamidreza Azizi, Foreign Affairs, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of repression
Noun
  • And here’s another surprise, alcohol can lower inhibition and impair judgement.
    Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The other is that the meditators did get mentally fatigued, but their superior response inhibition enabled them to shake it off and stay on the treadmill.
    Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of inhibition
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  • Adrenal suppression can lead to fatigue, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain, followed by drowsiness, coma and even death, if untreated.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Over the past two decades, however, intense partisanship, regional political blocs, voter suppression efforts, and new media have produced a quarter-century of close, volatile elections— much like in the Gilded Age.
    Bruce J. Schulman / Made by History, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of suppression
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