Abstinence
Abstinence noun - Voluntary restraint in the satisfaction of one's appetites.
Self-possession and abstinence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-possession" instead a noun "Abstinence".
Self-possession
Self-possession noun - The power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions.
Usage example: the little girl's self-possession very occasionally gave way to crying fits
Abstinence and self-possession are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Abstinence" instead a noun phrase "Self-possession".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- temperance and abstinence
- temperance and self-possession
- forbearance and abstinence
- forbearance and self-possession
- control and abstinence
- control and self-possession
- reserve and abstinence
- reserve and self-possession
- restraint and abstinence
- restraint and self-possession
- sobriety and abstinence
- sobriety and self-possession
- coolness and abstinence
- coolness and self-possession
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Self-possession and Abstinence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/abstinence/self-possession
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