Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the phrase
Keep Back.
Keep Back - as a verb
Secure and keep for possible future use or application
Example: "The landlord retained the security deposit"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold8hold backretain6Hold back; refuse to hand over or share
Example: "The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
withhold18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
deny8refuse9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Please keep back and let the professionals handle this situation."
"I had to keep back my tears while watching the emotional movie."
"I try to keep my personal life and work life separate and keep back details."
"He had to keep back the truth in order to protect his friend."
"The government tried to keep back information about the scandal."
