Continence
Continence noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.
Usage example: experiencing a moment of unusual continence, I refrained from returning her gratuitous insult
Self-possession and continence are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Self-possession" instead a noun "Continence".
Nearby Words: continent, continently
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
Continence and self-possession are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Continence" instead a noun phrase "Self-possession".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- dignity and continence
- dignity and self-possession
- determination and continence
- determination and self-possession
- temperance and continence
- temperance and self-possession
- forbearance and continence
- forbearance and self-possession
- control and continence
- control and self-possession
- reserve and continence
- reserve and self-possession
- restraint and continence
- restraint and self-possession
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Self-possession and Continence. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 09, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/continence/self-possession
Continence & Self-possession. N.p., 2016. Web. 09 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/continence/self-possession>.
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