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VERB 6

  1. hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

    • “Arrest the downward trend”
    • “Check the growth of communism in South East Asia”
    • “Contain the rebel movement”
    • “Turn back the tide of communism”
    Synonymscheckturn backarreststopcontain

  2. keep under control; keep in check

    • “suppress a smile”
    • “Keep your temper”
    • “keep your cool”
    Synonymsrestrainkeepkeep back

  3. refrain from doing

    • “she forbore a snicker”
    Synonymsforbear
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  1. wait before acting

    • “the scientists held off announcing their results until they repeated the experiment”
    Synonymswaithold off

  2. secure and keep for possible future use or application

    • “The landlord retained the security deposit”
    • “I reserve the right to disagree”
    Synonymsretainholdkeep back

  3. hold back; keep from being perceived by others

    • “She conceals her anger well”
    Synonymsconcealhold in