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Common collocations with self-control in American Collocation

self-control noun uncountable

US

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.