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self–control
noun self–con·trol \-kən-ˈtrōl\
: control over your feelings or actions
Full Definition of SELF-CONTROL
: restraint exercised over one's own impulses, emotions, or desires
— self–con·trolled \-ˈtrōld\ adjective
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First Known Use of SELF-CONTROL
1711
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self–control
noun self–con·trol \ˌself-kən-ˈtrōl\
Definition of SELF-CONTROL for Kids
: someone's control over his or her own impulses, emotions, or actions <I spent my limit. And I walked away with total self-control. — Jack Gantos, Joey Pigza Loses Control>
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