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self-restraint

[ self-ri-streynt, self- ]
/ ˈsɛlf rɪˈstreɪnt, ˌsɛlf- /
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noun

restraint imposed on one by oneself; self-control.

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Origin of self-restraint

First recorded in 1765–75

OTHER WORDS FROM self-restraint

self-re·strained, adjectiveself-re·strain·ing, adjective

Words nearby self-restraint

self-renunciation, self-replicate, self-replicating, self-reproach, self-respect, self-restraint, self-retaining catheter, self-revealing, self-revelation, Selfridge, self-righteous
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Words related to self-restraint

moderation, continence

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British Dictionary definitions for self-restraint

self-restraint

noun

restraint imposed by oneself on one's own feelings, desires, etc
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