Keep Back — synonyms, definition

1. keep back (Verb)

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keep back (Verb) — Remain under control. ex. "keep back your temper"

keep back (Verb) — Secure and keep for possible future use or application. ex. "The landlord kept back the security deposit"

keep back (Verb) — Hold back; refuse to hand over or share. ex. "The father is keeping back the allowance until the son cleans his room"

bottle up deny hold on inhibit keep refuse suppress block bottle up check confine contain control curb deny deprive freeze hold hold down hold in immobilise immobilize inhibit keep to oneself moderate reserve suppress keep