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HOLD BACK Synonyms

There are 30 synonyms of the phrase hold back. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase hold back. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for HOLD BACK

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1check
verb, nounv, n
2restrain
verbv
3stop
verb, nounv, n
4block
verb, nounv, n
5confine
verbv
6control
verb, nounv, n
7curb
verbv
8delay
verb, nounv, n
9detain
verbv
10hamper
verb, nounv, n
11hinder
verbv
12impede
verbv
13inhibit
verbv
14limit
verb, nounv, n
15obstruct
verbv
16restrict
verbv
17suppress
verbv
18withhold
verbv
19keep back
verbv
20arrest
verb, nounv, n

Best Hypernyms For HOLD BACK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for hold back, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
act defend forbear keep move refrain
Phrases (1)
hold on

Alternatives for CHECK

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