Verb

• S: (v) retain, hold, keep back, hold back (secure and keep for possible future use or application) "The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree"
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• S: (v) withhold, keep back (hold back; refuse to hand over or share) "The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room"
• S: (v) restrain, keep, keep back, hold back (prevent the action or expression of) "hold back your anger"; "keep your cool"; "she struggled to restrain her impatience at the delays"