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held off

VERB

repress

Synonyms

WEAK

bit bridle check control curb defer delay deny forbear hold down hold in inhibit keep keep back keep out postpone prevent put off refrain refuse restrain stop suppress withhold

Antonyms

WEAK

let go reveal

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held off

The rebuttal by the Iranian foreign ministry follows Trump saying he had held off launching new strikes on the Islamic republic to allow for further diplomatic efforts, a familiar pattern in the conflict.

From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026

While the Federal Reserve on Wednesday held off on raising interest rates, economists say the central bank’s inaction is ramping up expectations for a rate hike at its next meeting in September.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

On the opposite wing, Kurt-Lee Arendse held off Marcus Smith to dive over for a third try to make it 17-0 after just 12 minutes.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

The buzz: Unbeaten Switzerland held off Canada in its last game to win its group for the first time since 2006.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

“We held off the war band,” Fflewddur said, “until we were sure you were well away. Some of them should have occasion to think unkindly of us for a while to come.”

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander