Hold in has 4 different meanings across 1 category:
Verb
Verb
1
close in
"darkness enclosed him"
2
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"
3
hold back; keep from being perceived by others
"She conceals her anger well"
4
To keep to oneself; to prevent from escaping.
Example Sentences
"darkness enclosed him"
verb
"moderate your alcohol intake"
verb
"hold your tongue"
verb
"hold your temper"
verb
"control your anger"
verb
"She conceals her anger well"
verb
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