Willpower

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  • noun. The strength of will to carry out one's decisions, wishes, or plans.
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  • noun. The unwavering strength of will to carry out one’s wishes.
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  • noun. the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
    • Word Usage
    "Indeed, any attempt to alter compulsive or addictive behaviour by willpower is not only doomed to failure, but highly-destructive to the psychological wellbeing of the client."
    cross-reference
    self-control  
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    firmness  firmness of purpose  resoluteness  resolution  resolve  
    Hyponym
    Words that are more specific
    nerves  presence of mind  
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    aggressiveness  altruism  charisma  clear-sightedness  creativity  
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