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hold back from
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to refrain from doing something or to stop oneself from acting on an impulse.

Meanings

to refrain from doing something or to stop oneself from acting on an impulse.

She had to hold back from laughing during the serious meeting.

Synonyms

refrainrestrainstop oneself

Antonyms

indulgegive in

to prevent or delay progress or development.

The lack of funding held back the project's completion.

Synonyms

hinderimpedeobstruct

Antonyms

advancepromote

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:58