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[ verb ] lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Examples "moderate your alcohol intake" "hold your tongue" "hold your temper" "control your anger" Used in print (Peter J. White, "Report on Laos"...)These were to be kept on , to hold_in the 32 souls . Related terms restrain restrict restrict suppress catch countercheck train bate thermostat deny mortify damp command moderation |
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[ verb ] hold back; keep from being perceived by others, as of emotions or expressions of emotions
Examples "She conceals her anger well" Related terms |
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