Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun self-discipline
2 senses of self-discipline
Sense 1
self-discipline, self-denial -- (the trait of practicing self discipline)
=> discipline -- (the trait of being well behaved; "he insisted on discipline among the troops")
Sense 2
self-denial, self-discipline, self-control -- (the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses)
=> control -- (the activity of managing or exerting control over something; "the control of the mob by the police was admirable")