in check

ADJECTIVE

restrained

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discreet laid-back mild muted reasonable reticent subdued tasteful unobtrusive

STRONG

chilled controlled cool moderate plain retiring shrinking steady withdrawn

WEAK

bottled-up calm and collected conservative corked up in charge inobtrusive on a leash self-controlled soft temperate unaffable undemonstrative under control under wraps unexcessive unexpansive unextreme uptight

Antonyms

STRONGEST

communicative

STRONG

extroverted friendly outgoing

WEAK

assured bold confident

Example Sentences

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The state Constitution’s strong equal protection clause has kept most districts in check for years, Lhamon said.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, a key force keeping consumer price inflation in check in recent years has been softness in goods prices, Parnell says.

From Barron's

On the other hand, geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran are keeping risk appetite in check.

From Barron's

While Arenas struggled, Illinois own star freshman, Keaton Wagler, was held mostly in check.

From Los Angeles Times