self-control
US /ˌself.kənˈtroʊl/
UK /ˌself.kənˈtroʊl/
1.
zelfbeheersing, zelfcontrole
the ability to control one's emotions, desires, or actions by one's own will
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She showed great self-control by not reacting to the insult.
Ze toonde grote zelfbeheersing door niet te reageren op de belediging.
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Eating healthy requires a lot of self-control.
Gezond eten vereist veel zelfbeheersing.