self-control
noun/ˌself kənˈtrəʊl/
/ˌself kənˈtrəʊl/
[uncountable]- the ability to remain calm and not show your emotions even though you are feeling angry, excited, etc.
- to lose/regain your self-control
- It took all his self-control not to shout at them.
Extra Examples- She struggled to keep her self-control.
- He suddenly lost all self-control and started shouting and swearing.
- You should try exercising a little self-control!
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + self-control- have
- lack
- lose
- …
- snap
- a lack of self-control
- a loss of self-control
- powers of self-control
- …
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