Synonyms of hold in

Verb


1. enclose, hold in, confine, hold, bear, carry, contain

usage: close in; darkness enclosed him"

2. control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate, restrain, keep, keep back, hold back

usage: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"

3. conceal, hold back, hold in

usage: hold back; keep from being perceived by others; "She conceals her anger well"

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