refrain vs self-control

refrain

verb
  • To stop oneself from some action or interference; to abstain. 

  • To abstain from (food or drink). 

noun
  • The chorus or burden of a song repeated at the end of each verse or stanza. 

  • A much repeated comment, complaint, or saying. 

self-control

verb
  • To control oneself or itself. 

noun
  • The ability to control one's desires and impulses; willpower. 

How often have the words refrain and self-control occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )