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hold back; keep from being perceived by others; "She conceals her anger well" wait before acting secure and keep for possible future use or application; "The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree" keep under control; keep in check; "suppress a smile"; "Keep your temper"; "keep your cool" hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of; "Arrest the downward trend"; "Check the growth of communism in Sout East Asia"; "Contain the rebel movement"; "Turn back the tide of communism" |
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