restraint

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restraint

(noun)

Meaning

control over one's emotions or behavior

Example

"Despite feeling angry, Maria showed great restraint and remained calm."

Synonyms

self-controldisciplinemoderation

Antonyms

indulgenceexcessimpulsiveness

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'restringere', meaning to bind back.
Related word forms
  • verb: restrain
  • adjective: restraining

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