Synonyms for willpower
willpow·er

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1. self-control, self-possession, possession, willpower, will power, self-command, self-willnoun

   the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

   Synonyms:
   pigheadedness, obstinance, ownership, obstinacy, self-discipline, will power, self-control, possession, self-will, self-command, stubbornness, self-possession, monomania, bullheadedness, self-denial

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1. List of paraphrases for "willpower":

   willingness

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1. David Laibson:

   We built this system that is actually well tuned to who we are psychologically, we're not relying completely on our willpower to do everything. We are letting the system take care of us.

2. Damiaan Denys:

   If you’re anxious, you’re hardly to blame, it is not a choice or a lack of free willpower.

3. Erik Pevernagie:

   To assure good timing we need right decisions, patience and persistence. Good timing needs willpower to steer clear of confusion, disorder and … discontent. We need not blame ourselves for possible "bad" timing later on. ( "Wrong time. Wrong place." )

4. Akhilesh Shrestha:

   It seems he survived by sheer willpower.

5. Sanita Belgrave:

   Your vision and willpower must be exponentially greater than any goal, resolution or vision board you have ever written.