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Verb
S:
(v)
enclose
,
hold in
,
confine
(close in)
"darkness enclosed him"
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W:
(n)
enclosure
[Related to:
enclose
] (a naturally enclosed space)
W:
(n)
enclosure
[Related to:
enclose
] (a structure consisting of an area that has been enclosed for some purpose)
W:
(n)
confinement
[Related to:
confine
] (the state of being confined)
"he was held in confinement"
sentence frame
S:
(v)
control
,
hold in
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hold
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contain
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check
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curb
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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"
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S:
(v)
conceal
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hold back
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hold in
(hold back; keep from being perceived by others)
"She conceals her anger well"