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chilled controlled cool moderate plain retiring shrinking steady withdrawn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 central bank hiked rates by 0.5 basis points to 5.25 percent last month -- the first increase in two years -- as it looked to stabilise the rupiah and keep inflation in check.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The company quickly raised prices and kept marketing spending in check.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

He kept his emotions in check and all the experience he has gained in the last few years, developing his game, it was brilliant.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The labor market also is being held in check by softer population growth after the federal government scaled back immigration targets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

If he could keep Oak in check, he might rule over Faerie forever.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

in check

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