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
Self-discipline is a synonym for self-possession. In some cases you can use "Self-discipline" instead a noun phrase "Self-possession".
Self-discipline
Self-discipline noun - The power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions.
Usage example: it takes self-discipline not to yell out when someone makes you angry
Self-possession is a synonym for self-discipline in self-control topic. You can use "Self-possession" instead a noun phrase "Self-discipline".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- balance and self-possession
- balance and self-discipline
- poise and self-possession
- poise and self-discipline
- dignity and self-possession
- dignity and self-discipline
- determination and self-possession
- determination and self-discipline
- temperance and self-possession
- temperance and self-discipline
- control and self-possession
- control and self-discipline
- firmness and self-possession
- firmness and self-discipline
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