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keep back Synonyms

keep back

v.

  1. To delay

    check, hold back, impede, hold up; see delay 1, hinder.

  2. To restrict

    restrain, inhibit, hold in check; see forbid, hinder, restrict 2.

  3. To refuse to reveal

    withhold, reserve, keep to oneself; see hide 1.