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n. masturbation, onanism, self-gratification, auto-eroticism or
autoerotism, self-stimulation, self-manipulation,
self-pollution, self-defilement, self-contamination, Technical
manustupration: Victorian schoolboys were punished if suspected
of self-abuse.
self-confidence
n. confidence, self-assurance, self-respect, self-esteem,
assurance, poise, aplomb, self-reliance, self-sufficiency:
Harrigan has demonstrated that he has the self-confidence to run
the department.
self-confident
adj. confident, self-assured, assured, poised, self-reliant,
secure, sure of oneself, positive, definite, assertive,
independent: She seems much more self-confident, relaxed, and
contented these days.
self-conscious
adj. embarrassed, coy, diffident, shy, modest, self-effacing,
sheepish, shrinking, retiring, unsure, apprehensive, reserved,
insecure, affected, awkward, nervous, uncomfortable, hesitant,
timid, timorous: Phil felt a bit self-conscious about asking
Maria to the dance.
self-contained
adj. 1 self-possessed, unemotional, self-controlled, in
control, composed, serene, peaceful, calm, tranquil, cool,
collected, even-tempered, detached, imperturbable, unruffled,
undisturbed, unperturbed, controlled, placid, grave, serious,
sober, solemn, Colloq unflappable: Sometimes I think Frank is a
little too self-contained. 2 reserved, controlled, distant,
aloof, formal, withdrawn, reticent, standoffish: Gregory is so
self-contained that he did not tell anyone that he was ill, not
even his wife. 3 whole, entire, complete, stand-alone, unitary:
The house has been divided into five self-contained apartments.
self-control
n. 1 self-discipline, self-restraint, restraint, self-denial,
control, will-power, strength (of character or of mind or of
will), mettle, fortitude, moral fibre, determination,
self-possession, resoluteness, resolve, will, constancy,
steadfastness, perseverance, doggedness, obduracy, persistence,