hold in

1. Close in (synset 202716988)
   "darkness enclosed him"
   is a type of: bear, carry, contain, hold - contain or hold; have within
   subtypes:

   • border, bound - form the boundary of; be contiguous to
   • embank - enclose with banks, as for support or protection
   • rail, rail in - enclose with rails
   • box in, box up - enclose or confine as if in a box
   • frame - enclose in a frame, as of a picture
   same as: confine, enclose
2. Lessen the intensity of;
   Temper;
   Hold in restraint;
   Hold or keep within limits (synset 202516039)
   "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"
   is a type of: hold back, keep, keep back, restrain - prevent the action or expression of
   subtypes:

   • conquer, stamp down, subdue, suppress - bring under control by force or authority
   • damp - restrain or discourage
   • crucify, mortify, subdue - hold within limits and control
   • abnegate, deny - deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure
   • train - cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
   • catch - check oneself during an action
   • bate - moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
   • thermostat - control the temperature with a thermostat
   • counteract, countercheck - oppose or check by a counteraction
   same as: check, contain, control, curb, hold, moderate
3. Hold back;
   Keep from being perceived by others (synset 202151220)
   "She conceals her anger well"
   subtypes: occult - hide from view
   same as: conceal, hold back

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