1. The ability to control one's own behavior, emotions, or desires; self-control or self-restraint
She showed great self-constraint by not responding angrily to the criticism.
Ela demonstrou grande autocontrole ao não responder com raiva à crítica.
2. A limitation or restriction that one imposes on oneself
He imposed self-constraint on his spending habits to save money.
Ele impôs autocontrole em seus hábitos de gastos para economizar dinheiro.