Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with self-control in American Collocation
have or use self-control
exercise
have
possess
practise
The test is to see if you can exercise self-control under trying circumstances.
not have self-control
lack
lose
For the first time I was really on the verge of losing my self-control.
Alcohol may lead to lack of self-control, unconsciousness, or even coma.
learn self-control
develop
learn
I’ve gained weight and need to learn more self-control.
need self-control
require
take
It took all my self-control to prevent me from breaking out into a cry of astonishment.