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Meanings of
self-restraint
in English
Portuguese
autodomínio
Catalan
autocontrol
Back to the meaning
Exhibiting restraint imposed on the self.
temperateness
Portuguese
autodomínio
Ability to regulate own behavior and resist impulses.
Related terms
aptitude
Usage of
self-restraint
in English
1
Problem is, your
self
-
restraint
is so good you often skip meals altogether.
2
Media both here and overseas also have a responsibility to exercise
self
-
restraint
.
3
I was happy in her gratitude and in my powers of
self
-
restraint
.
4
The temptation of the hour were too much for my habitual
self
-
restraint
.
5
She had enough
self
-
restraint
not to weep openly in the High Street.
6
During all this popular clamor the
self
-
restraint
of the Administration was admirable.
7
It was a strange school in which to learn
self
-
restraint
and humility.
8
Education of defectives in prudence and
self
-
restraint
of little avail.-Surgicalsuggestions discussed.
9
I had enough
self
-
restraint
to repress the indignation and rage I felt.
10
The deities betook themselves to gifts, and the great Rishis to
self
-
restraint
.
11
The
self
-
restraint
was at an end: his psychology must have its way.
12
The man of
self
-
restraint
becomes sinless and fearless and wins great results.
13
He had worked patiently to try to teach Wulfe
self
-
restraint
,
self-discipline, self-control.
14
Alice was surprised at the
self
-
restraint
proved by so quiet an interrogation.
15
The
self
-
restraint
which withheld him from protesting that he did, confirmed it.
16
My own parents, the older they get the less
self
-
restraint
they exhibit.
Other examples for "self-restraint"
Grammar, pronunciation and more
About this term
self-restraint
Noun
Singular
Frequent collocations
lack self-restraint
tremble self-restraint
Translations for
self-restraint
Portuguese
autodomínio
Catalan
autocontrol
autodomini
Self-restraint
through the time