self-control self-contradictory • self-controlled · · · Info · Definitions · Synonyms · Characters · · self-control · · Text Common · · Latin · · Scripts 12 · · Length Definitions · · · (noun) the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses. Synonyms: self-denial, self-discipline. · · Noun Definition 1 (noun) the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior. Synonyms: self-possession, possession, willpower, will power, self-command, self-will. · · Noun Definition 2 Synonyms · · · self-denial · · Synonym 1 self-discipline · · Synonym 2 self-possession · · Synonym 3 possession · · Synonym 4 willpower · · Synonym 5 will power · · Synonym 6 self-command · · Synonym 7 self-will · · Synonym 8 Characters · · - hyphen-minus U+002D c latin small letter c U+0063 e latin small letter e U+0065 f latin small letter f U+0066 l latin small letter l U+006C n latin small letter n U+006E o latin small letter o U+006F r latin small letter r U+0072 s latin small letter s U+0073 t latin small letter t U+0074