1
[ verb ] secure and keep for possible future use or application

Synonyms

hold retain hold_back

Examples

"The landlord retained the security deposit" "I reserve the right to disagree"

Related terms

keep hold_down reserve retention

2
[ verb ] keep under control; keep in check

Synonyms

restrain keep hold_back suppress

Examples

"suppress a smile" "Keep your temper" "keep your cool"

Related terms

prevent control hold confine bottle_up quench suppression

3
[ verb ] hold back; refuse to hand over or share

Synonyms

withhold

Examples

"The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room"

Related terms

deny deny reserve deprive immobilize freeze keep_to_oneself withholder

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