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hold back

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1. v. hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of Source: wordnet
2. v. refrain from doing Source: wordnet
3. v. wait before acting Source: wordnet
4. v. secure and keep for possible future use or application Source: wordnet
5. v. hold back; keep from being perceived by others Source: wordnet
6. v. prevent the action or expression of Source: wordnet

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hold back keep acting action application check danger doing enemy expansion expression future influence perceived possible prevent refrain secure wait

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hold close hold dear hold down hold fast

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