hold back

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Synonyms: held back, holdback, holds back, cold back, fold back, loll back, hollaback, roll back, cold pack, hogs back, hand back

Antonyms: held back, holdback, holds back, cold back, fold back, loll back, hollaback, roll back, cold pack, hogs back, hand back

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|idiomatic|intransitive}} To act with [[reserve]]; to contain one's full measure or power.
2. {{lb|en|idiomatic|transitive}} To [[contain]]; stop.
3. {{lb|en|idiomatic|transitive}} To [[delay]] the progress of, especially in school.

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