Synonyms for hold in
Definitions
- v. 1
To keep something to oneself; to prevent from escaping.
to hold in laughter, or one's emotions
- v. 2
To restrain oneself.
He wanted to laugh and could hardly hold in.
- v. 3
To keep (someone) in prison or jail.
Example sentences
- control Some think it is based on love, others on control.
- contain How many meaningful sentences can Tatoeba contain?
- moderate Moderate exercise will refresh both mind and body.
- restrain We tried to restrain him from his reckless action.
- repress He tried to to repress his anger during the meeting.
By length
- 4 letters
- hold1, curb1
- 5 letters
- check1
- 7 letters
- control2, contain2, conceal2, confine2, enclose2, repress2
- 8 letters
- moderate3, restrain2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (control2 = 2 syllables).