KEEP BACK

• (verb) hold back; refuse to hand over or share

  "The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room"

  synonyms : withhold

• (verb) secure and keep for possible future use or application

  "The landlord retained the security deposit", "I reserve the right to disagree"

  synonyms : hold , hold back , retain

• (verb) keep under control; keep in check

  "suppress a smile", "Keep your temper", "keep your cool"

  synonyms : hold back , keep , restrain

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