hold_back

Words with a similar base: hold_back

'hold_back'

[check.v.18] as in: hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

Examples:
Arrest the downward trend
Check the growth of communism in South East Asia
Contain the rebel movement
Turn back the tide of communism

'hold_back'

[restrain.v.01] as in: keep under control; keep in check

Examples:
suppress a smile
Keep your temper
keep your cool

'hold_back'

[forbear.v.01] as in: refrain from doing

Examples:
she forbore a snicker

'hold_back'

[wait.v.02] as in: wait before acting

Examples:
the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment

'hold_back'

[retain.v.03] as in: secure and keep for possible future use or application

Examples:
The landlord retained the security deposit
I reserve the right to disagree

'hold_back'

[conceal.v.02] as in: hold back; keep from being perceived by others

Examples:
She conceals her anger well

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