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Definition of Hold in
1. Verb. Close in. "Darkness enclosed him"
Exact synonyms: Confine, Enclose
Generic synonyms: Bear, Carry, Contain, Hold
Specialized synonyms: Border, Bound, Embank, Rail, Rail In, Box In, Box Up, Frame
Derivative terms: Confinement, Enclosure, Enclosure
Generic synonyms: Bear, Carry, Contain, Hold
Specialized synonyms: Border, Bound, Embank, Rail, Rail In, Box In, Box Up, Frame
Derivative terms: Confinement, Enclosure, Enclosure
2. Verb. Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits. "Control your anger"
Exact synonyms: Check, Contain, Control, Curb, Hold, Moderate
Specialized synonyms: Bound, Confine, Limit, Restrain, Restrict, Throttle, Trammel, Conquer, Curb, Inhibit, Stamp Down, Subdue, Suppress, Damp, Crucify, Mortify, Subdue, Abnegate, Deny, Restrict, Train, Catch, Bate, Thermostat, Counteract, Countercheck
Generic synonyms: Hold Back, Keep, Keep Back, Restrain
Derivative terms: Check, Control, Curb, Moderation
Specialized synonyms: Bound, Confine, Limit, Restrain, Restrict, Throttle, Trammel, Conquer, Curb, Inhibit, Stamp Down, Subdue, Suppress, Damp, Crucify, Mortify, Subdue, Abnegate, Deny, Restrict, Train, Catch, Bate, Thermostat, Counteract, Countercheck
Generic synonyms: Hold Back, Keep, Keep Back, Restrain
Derivative terms: Check, Control, Curb, Moderation
3. Verb. Hold back; keep from being perceived by others. "She conceals her anger well"
Exact synonyms: Conceal, Hold Back
Specialized synonyms: Occult
Derivative terms: Concealing, Concealment
Specialized synonyms: Occult
Derivative terms: Concealing, Concealment
Lexicographical Neighbors of Hold In
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