Possession
Possession noun - The trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior.
Self-control is a synonym for possession. In some cases you can use "Self-control" instead a noun "Possession".
Self-control
Self-control noun - The checking of one's true feelings and impulses when dealing with others.
Usage example: she could be passionate and intense, but generally exercised steely self-control in the company of strangers
Possession is a synonym for self-control. You can use "Possession" instead a noun phrase "Self-control".
Mutual synonyms
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Self-control and Possession. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/possession/self-control
Possession & Self-control. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/possession/self-control>.
Self-control or Possession. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/possession/self-control.
