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self control

self control is the alternative form of self-control.

Meaning of self-control

Noun

self-control (usually uncountable, plural self-controls)

  1. (usually) The ability to control one's desires and impulses.
    • Near-synonym: willpower

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Questions about self control

What is self control the alternative form of?
Self control is the alternative form of self-control.

Words near self control in the dictionary

  1. self bows
  2. self checkout
  3. self checkouts
  4. self colour
  5. self colours
  6. self control
  7. self defence
  8. self defences
  9. self defense
  10. self defenses
  11. self discrimination

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