Discretion and Will

Discretion

Discretion noun - The power, right, or opportunity to choose.
Usage example: ambassadorships are generally regarded as subject to the president's discretion

Will is a synonym for discretion in pleasure topic. In some cases you can use "Will" instead a noun "Discretion", when it comes to topics like choice, free.

Will

Will noun - The power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions.
Usage example: she kept her face still by sheer force of will

Discretion is a synonym for will in volition topic. You can use "Discretion" instead a noun "Will", if it concerns topics such as free, personal choice.

Nearby Word: willing

How words are described

human human discretion human will
full full discretion full will
similar similar discretion similar will
public public discretion public will
Other adjectives: total, actual, absolute.
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