Capacity to repress something; restraint. Obsolete. rare.
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| 释义 | the mind > emotion > calmness > self-possession or self-control > [noun] (38) repressiona1413 Capacity to repress something; restraint. Obsolete. rare. governailc1425 Conduct, behaviour. Also: good conduct; self-control, discretion. Cf. government, n. 3a. willc1480 Control over one's own will; self-control; the degree of deliberate imposition of this over instinct or impulse; an instance of this. Frequently… self-rule1532 Control or rule of one's own affairs, actions, emotions, etc.; (in later use) spec. self control. Now rare. coldness1548 Coolness, deliberateness. Obsolete. stay1556 Control; restraint; self-control. Obsolete. presentness of mind1598 Attentiveness, readiness. Chiefly in presentness of mind = presence of mind n. at presence, n. phrases 4. Obsolete. coolness1607 Controlled, dispassionate, or unemotional temperament or behaviour; calmness, composure. cold blooda1609 A phrase of the older physiology: from the sensations felt in the face and head when the circulation… Coolly, without excitement, not in a passion… temper1611 Mental balance or composure, esp. under provocation of any kind; moderation in or command over the emotions, esp. anger; calmness, equanimity: now… self-discipline1612 Self-imposed discipline; esp. the fact or quality of behaving in a controlled or orderly manner; the capacity for this. retention?1615 Restraint in speech, expression, or behaviour; reticence; self-control. Cf. retenue, n. Obsolete. presence of mind?1624 the ability to remain calm and take quick, sensible action, esp. in an emergency or in a difficult situation; freedom from embarrassment… self-governance1630 The ability to govern or control oneself or one's emotions, desires, etc.; the fact of governing oneself in this way; self-control… retentiveness1641 The state or quality of being retentive (in various senses); the power or faculty of retaining something. self-command1651 Command of one's actions or feelings; self-control. self-mastery1652 control of one's actions or feelings; self-command. self-control1653 The ability to control one's emotions, desires, and reactions, esp. in difficult situations; control of oneself. self-direction1653 management of one's own behaviour, lifestyle, or activities without guidance; also in extended use. self-restraint1656 Restraint imposed by oneself on one's actions, feelings, etc.; esp. the ability to repress or control undesirable behaviour or impulses; self-control. self-possession1665 Command or control of one’s feelings, reactions, etc., esp. in difficult or stressful situations; composure, equanimity, self-control. possessednessa1698 self-regulation1698 The ability to manage or control one's own behaviour, emotions, work, learning, etc. possession1703 Mastery, command, or control (of oneself, one's mind or feelings); = self-possession, n. Obsolete. retenue1747 Restraint in speech or behaviour; reserve; caution; self-control. sang-froid1750 Coolness, indifference, absence of excitement or agitation. self-collection1761 The state or quality of being self-collected; self-possession; composure. render1768 Scottish. Restraint, orderliness. rare. self-collectedness1805 self-repression1821 Repression of one's desires, feelings, opinions, etc. self-containedness1835 unimpulsiveness1860 cool-headedness1881 sophrosyne1889 Soundness of mind, moderation, prudence, self-control. cool1964 slang (originally U.S.). Composure, relaxedness; poise, self-control. Esp. in to keep (also blow, lose) one's cool. Subcategories:— person having (3) |
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