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HOLD IN

(verb)
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There are 3 meanings of the phrase Hold In.

Hold In - as a verb

Close in

Example: "Darkness enclosed him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
confineenclose
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bearcarrycontainhold
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Example: "Moderate your alcohol intake"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
checkcontaincontrolcurbholdmoderate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
hold backkeepkeep backrestrain
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hold back; keep from being perceived by others

Example: "She conceals her anger well"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
concealhold back
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She struggled to hold in her anger."
"I couldn't hold in my laughter when I saw the funny video."
"He tried to hold in his excitement when he heard the good news."
"I had to hold in my tears during the sad movie."
"She managed to hold in her frustration during the long meeting."
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