hold back - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

prevent the action or expression of

Synonyms

• hold back
• keep
• keep back
• restrain

More specific

• baffle
• blink
• blink away
• check
• confine
• contain
• control
• curb
• harness
• hold
• hold in
• moderate
• regulate
• rein
• rule
• swallow
• wink

Verb

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

Synonyms

• arrest
• check
• contain
• hold back
• stop
• turn back

More generic

• defend

More specific

• cut down
• cut out

Verb

hold back; keep from being perceived by others

Synonyms

• conceal
• hold back
• hold in

More specific

• occult

Verb

secure and keep for possible future use or application

Synonyms

• hold
• hold back
• keep back
• retain

More generic

• hold on
• keep

More specific

• hold down

Verb

wait before acting

Synonyms

• hold back
• hold off
• wait

More generic

• act
• move

More specific

• delay
• hold out

Verb

refrain from doing

Synonyms

• forbear
• hold back

More generic

• forbear
• refrain

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