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Hold In (Verb)

Meaning 1

Close in; "darkness enclosed him".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

  • Enclose
  • Confine

Hypernyms

  • Hold
  • Carry
  • Contain

Hyponyms

  • Box In
  • Rail
  • Bound
  • Embank
  • Frame

Meaning 2

Hold back; keep from being perceived by others; "She conceals her anger well".

Classification

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

Synonyms

  • Conceal
  • Hold Back

Hyponyms

  • Occult

Meaning 3

Lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Synonyms

  • Moderate
  • Control
  • Check
  • Hold
  • Contain
  • Curb

Hypernyms

  • Restrain
  • Keep Back
  • Hold Back

Hyponyms

  • Damp
  • Conquer
  • Crucify
  • Train
  • Thermostat
  • Countercheck
  • Mortify
  • Deny
  • Suppress
  • Catch
  • Subdue
  • Bate
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