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holds back

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

VERB

repress

Synonyms

WEAK

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

Example Sentences

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Those could include lifting Iran-related sanctions on China, even as Xi holds back on demanding Trump put an end to the war, which is more than two months old.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

The Fed’s current target, at 3.5% to 3.75%, is only marginally above Fed officials’ revised 3.1% estimate of “neutral,” which neither holds back nor stimulates spending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

In his speech, Sir Keir will say he will “do everything in my power to galvanise growth including getting rid of regulation that needlessly holds back investment”.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2024

The network typically holds back commercial time in the event that audience levels fall short of what brands are promised.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2024

His eyes have taken on a furious glow, but he still holds back.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu