Hold_backWordNet Explorer

Explore synonyms, antonyms, hypernyms, hyponyms, and semantic relationships for “hold_back” powered by Princeton WordNet.

verb

prevent the action or expression of

Words in this synset: restrain, keep, keep_back
verb

keep from exhaling or expelling

verb

keep back by blinking

verb

keep in check

verb

restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)

verb

keep from expressing

verb

prevent from leaving or from being removed

verb

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

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