1
as in restraint
the power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions
toddlers have very little self-control
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as in discipline
the checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others
she could be passionate and intense, but generally exercised steely self-control in the company of strangers
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Recent Examples of self-control
McBride’s response is a master class in the power of self-control.
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Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
Because lonely people feel isolated and worried about needing company, the stressors take their focus away, including away from purchase self-control.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
Research also shows that distanced self-talk gives dieters, compared to non-dieters, a self-control strategy that encourages healthier eating and non-dieters make healthier food choices using the same self-control strategy.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
But a growing consensus among researchers say that the condition is really a disorder of executive function, which describes skills like self-control, planning, and organizing.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for self-control 
Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
Because lonely people feel isolated and worried about needing company, the stressors take their focus away, including away from purchase self-control.
—Linh Ta, Axios, 26 Nov. 2024
Research also shows that distanced self-talk gives dieters, compared to non-dieters, a self-control strategy that encourages healthier eating and non-dieters make healthier food choices using the same self-control strategy.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
But a growing consensus among researchers say that the condition is really a disorder of executive function, which describes skills like self-control, planning, and organizing.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for self-control
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-control
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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
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But both Turkey, a member of NATO, and Israel are American allies, putting the U.S. in a position to broker negotiations and urge restraint.David D. Kirkpatrick, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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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
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Here are other compelling new reads of the past week Trump lacks discipline and a gameplan.David Plazas, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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And here’s another surprise, alcohol can lower inhibition and impair judgement.Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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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
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Traditional forms of ideological control relied on overt mechanisms—censorship, propaganda, repression.Kate Crawford, WIRED, 23 Dec. 2024
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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
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“Self-control.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-control. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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