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HOLD IN

(verb)
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There are 3 meanings of the phrase Hold In.

Hold In - as a verb

Close in

Example: "Darkness enclosed him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confine12enclose9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bear6carry10contain9hold8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Example: "Moderate your alcohol intake"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
check16contain9control9curb8hold8moderate11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold backkeep10keep backrestrain8
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hold back; keep from being perceived by others

Example: "She conceals her anger well"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conceal11hold back
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She struggled to hold in her anger."
"I couldn't hold in my laughter when I saw the funny video."
"He tried to hold in his excitement when he heard the good news."
"I had to hold in my tears during the sad movie."
"She managed to hold in her frustration during the long meeting."
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