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сдъ́ржаност — meaning in English

sdarzhanost

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English meaning

  • control verb To direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.
  • moderation noun The avoidance of extremes; restraint.
  • reserve verb To book or set something aside in advance for later use.
  • restraint noun A device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.
  • stay verb To remain in a place rather than leaving.
  • temperance noun Self-restraint, especially in eating, drinking, or other appetites.

Senses

сдъ́ржаност is used for these senses in English:

  • control Restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or self-control.
  • moderation The state or quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes
  • reserve Restraint of freedom in words or actions; backwardness; caution in personal behavior.
  • restraint (uncountable) control or caution; reserve
  • reticence (uncountable) A silent and reserved nature.
  • stay Restraint of passion; prudence; moderation; caution; steadiness; sobriety.
  • temperance Moderation of passion; calmness.

control — full definition

  1. verb To direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.
  2. noun Power or authority to direct or manage something.
  3. noun A device such as a button, lever, or switch used to operate a machine.
  4. noun A group or sample used as a baseline for comparison in an experiment.

moderation — full definition

  1. noun The avoidance of extremes; restraint.
  2. noun The process of overseeing and enforcing rules in a discussion or online forum.

Related Bulgarian words