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verb (v)

• hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of(verb.competition)

  Synonym:
  arrest, check, contain, stop, turn back
  

  source: wordnet30
• keep under control; keep in check(verb.social)

  Synonym:
  keep, keep back, restrain
  

  source: wordnet30
• refrain from doing(verb.stative)

  Synonym:
  forbear
  

  source: wordnet30
• wait before acting(verb.stative)

  Synonym:
  hold off, wait
  

  source: wordnet30
• secure and keep for possible future use or application(verb.possession)

  Synonym:
  hold, keep back, retain
  

  source: wordnet30
• hold back; keep from being perceived by others(verb.perception)

  Synonym:
  conceal, hold in
  

  source: wordnet30