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verb
repress
Synonyms for hold back/hold off
verb
repress
Antonyms for holding off
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verb. refrain or stay away from; prevent
verb. deter, dissuade; restrain
verb. wait; be uncertain
- alternate
- balance
- balk
- be irresolute
- be reluctant
- be unwilling
- blow hot and cold
- dally
- debate
- defer
- delay
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