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

Synonyms for self-control

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