hold in
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(verb) lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake" "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger" |
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Synonyms: check, contain, control, curb, hold, moderate |
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Related Words: bate, bound, catch, confine, conquer, counteract, countercheck, curb, deny, hold back, inhibit, keep, keep back, limit, mortify, restrain, restrain, restrict, stamp down, subdue, suppress, thermostat, throttle, train, trammel |
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(verb) close in or confine |
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Synonyms: confine, enclose |
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Related Words: bear, border, bound, box in, box up, carry, contain, frame, hold |
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(verb) hold back; keep from being perceived by others, as of emotions or expressions of emotions; "She conceals her anger well" |
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Synonyms: conceal, hold back |
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Related Words: occult |
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