self-control

NOUN /sɛlf_kən'troʊl/
12 LETTERS · 2 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH S

self-control is a valid 12-letter word worth 16 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words with Friends.

SCRABBLE WORDS WITH FRIENDS
S1E1L1F4-0C3O1N1T1R1O1L1
1 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 0 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 =16 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 32TRIPLE WORD → 48
MEANING

What does self-control mean?

NOUN · 2 SENSES
1

The trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior.

SYNONYMS
POSSESSIONSELF-COMMANDSELF-POSSESSIONSELF-WILLWILL POWERWILLPOWER
BROADER
RESOLUTIONFIRMNESSRESOLVEFIRMNESS OF PURPOSERESOLUTENESS
NARROWER
PRESENCE OF MINDNERVES
2

The act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses.

SYNONYMS
SELF-DENIALSELF-DISCIPLINE
BROADER
CONTROL
NARROWER
ASCESISASCETICISMABSTINENCEMORTIFICATION