SELF-RESTRAINT


Meaning of SELF-RESTRAINT in English

ˌself-reˈstraint BrE AmE noun [uncountable]

the ability to stop yourself doing or saying something, even though you want to, because it is more sensible not to do or say it

exercise/practise self-restraint

The UN appealed for both sides to exercise self-restraint.

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