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Antonyms for self-control


Grammar : Noun
Spell : self-kuhn-trohl, self-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɛlf kənˈtroʊl, ˌsɛlf-



Definition of self-control

Origin :
  • 1711, from self- + control (n.). Coined by English moral philosopher Anthony Ashley Cooper Shaftesbury (1671-1713).
  • noun willpower over one's actions
Example sentences :
  • The girl's form became rigid as she fought for self-control.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • As for Garson, once again the surge of feeling threatened to overwhelm his self-control.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • The tender words broke down the last barrier of her self-control.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • Renmark stood motionless as a statue, an object lesson in self-control.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • Nails biting into her hands in her struggle for self-control, she left the room.
  • Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
  • All his self-control was gone now, his face livid, an angry look in his eyes.
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • Gradually the sobs subsided, with pauses betokening an effort at self-control.
  • Extract from : « The Greater Inclination » by Edith Wharton
  • But that he remembered where he was, he might have lost his self-control.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • The habit of self-control can be acquired by any individual, in any situation.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Thus both justice and the right of self-control are satisfied in every point.
  • Extract from : « Freeland » by Theodor Hertzka

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