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Verb
S:
(v)
bate
(moderate or restrain; lessen the force of)
"He bated his breath when talking about this affair"; "capable of bating his enthusiasm"
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S:
(v)
control
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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)
bate
(flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons)
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S:
(v)
beat
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flap
(move with a thrashing motion)
"The bird flapped its wings"; "The eagle beat its wings and soared high into the sky"
S:
(v)
flutter
(flap the wings rapidly or fly with flapping movements)
"The seagulls fluttered overhead"
S:
(v)
bate
(flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons)
S:
(v)
clap
(cause to strike the air in flight)
"The big bird clapped its wings"
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(v)
bate
(soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments)
"bate hides and skins"