noun as in strong fondness

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restraint, moderation, self-control

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Example Sentences

Example:Her restraint in speech kept her out of trouble during the important negotiation.

Definition:self-control in behavior, speech, or expenditure; the ability to hold or check; inhibition.

From restraint

Example:The government urged the people to practice moderation in their spending habits.

Definition:the practice of restraining or avoiding excess in behavior, opinion, or the like; self-control.

From moderation

Example:The actor's self-control was evident in his portrayal of the character.

Definition:the ability to restrain oneself in behavior; regulation and management of one's impulses, desires, or emotions.

From self-control