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willpower
or will pow·er
[ wil-poh-er ]
/ ËwÉȘlËpoÊ Ér /
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noun
control of one's impulses and actions; self-control.
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British Dictionary definitions for willpower
willpower
/ (ËwÉȘlËpaÊÉ) /
noun
the ability to control oneself and determine one's actions
firmness of will
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