self-restraining

self-restraining
adjective
used of nonindulgent persons
Syn: ↑self-disciplined
Similar to: ↑nonindulgent, ↑strict

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\\| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷\ adjective
: marked by self-restraint

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