 hold_in |
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| 1. | [ verb ] lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits | |
| Synonyms: | hold control check curb contain moderate | |
| Examples: | "moderate your alcohol intake" "hold your tongue" "hold your temper" "control your anger" |
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| Related terms: | restrain restrict restrict suppress catch countercheck train bate thermostat deny mortify damp command moderation | |
| 2. | [ verb ] close in or confine | |
| Synonyms: | enclose confine | |
| Related terms: | hold frame bound box_in rail embank confinement | |
| 3. | [ verb ] hold back; keep from being perceived by others, as of emotions or expressions of emotions | |
| Synonyms: | conceal hold_back | |
| Examples: | "She conceals her anger well" |
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| Related terms: | occult concealment | |
| Similar spelling: |
holding hold_on hold-down hold_down Holden Holdman Holdeman |
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