Meaning Of The Word Self-restraint

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What's The Definition Of Self-restraint?

self-restraint
uncountable noun: If you show self-restraint, you do not do something even though you would like to do it, because you think it would be better not to.

self-restraint in American English
restraint imposed on oneself by oneself; self-control
noun: restraint imposed on one by oneself; self-control

self-restraint in British English
noun: restraint imposed by oneself on one's own feelings, desires, etc

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