noun
the act of controlling oneself, particularly in terms of emotions or desires
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The key to success in life is having self-restraint and discipline.
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I need to practice more self-restraint when it comes to eating junk food.
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Dude, you seriously need to work on your self-restraint when it comes to spending money.
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Her self-restraint was like a shield against temptation, keeping her focused on her goals.