S: (v) control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate (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"
S: (v) suppress, stamp down, subdue, conquer (bring under control by force or authority) "suppress a nascent uprising"; "stamp down on littering"; "conquer one's desires"
S: (v) damp (restrain or discourage) "the sudden bad news damped the joyous atmosphere"
S: (v) mortify, subdue, crucify (hold within limits and control) "subdue one's appetites"; "mortify the flesh"
S: (v) deny, abnegate (deny oneself (something); restrain, especially from indulging in some pleasure) "She denied herself wine and spirits"
S: (v) train (cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it) "train the vine"
S: (v) catch (check oneself during an action) "She managed to catch herself before telling her boss what was on her mind"
S: (v) bate (moderate or restrain; lessen the force of) "He bated his breath when talking about this affair"; "capable of bating his enthusiasm"