 keep_back |
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| 1. | [ verb ] secure and keep for possible future use or application | |
| Synonyms: | hold retain hold_back | |
| Examples: | "The landlord retained the security deposit" "I reserve the right to disagree" |
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| Related terms: | keep hold_down reserve retention | |
| 2. | [ verb ] keep under control; keep in check | |
| Synonyms: | restrain keep hold_back suppress | |
| Examples: | "suppress a smile" "Keep your temper" "keep your cool" |
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| Related terms: | prevent control hold confine bottle_up quench suppression | |
| 3. | [ verb ] hold back; refuse to hand over or share | |
| Synonyms: | withhold | |
| Examples: | "The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room" |
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| Related terms: | deny deny reserve deprive immobilize freeze keep_to_oneself withholder | |
| Similar spelling: |
keep_pace |
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