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English verb: hold in | |||
| 1. | hold in (stative) close in | ||
| Samples | Darkness enclosed him. | ||
| Synonyms | confine, enclose | ||
| Pattern of use | Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | bear, carry, contain, hold | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | border, bound, box in, box up, embank, frame, rail, rail in | ||
| 2. | hold in (social) lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits | ||
| Samples | Moderate your alcohol intake. Hold your tongue. Hold your temper. Control your anger. | ||
| Synonyms | check, contain, control, curb, hold, moderate | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Something ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | hold back, keep, keep back, restrain | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | abnegate, bate, bound, catch, confine, conquer, counteract, countercheck, crucify, curb, damp, deny, inhibit, limit, mortify, restrain, restrict, restrict, stamp down, subdue, subdue, suppress, thermostat, throttle, train, trammel | ||
| 3. | hold in (perception) hold back; keep from being perceived by others | ||
| Samples | She conceals her anger well. | ||
| Synonyms | conceal, hold back | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | occult | ||
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