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Wordnet 3.0

VERB (3)

1. keep under control; keep in check;
- Example: "suppress a smile"
- Example: "Keep your temper"
- Example: "keep your cool"
[syn: restrain, keep, keep back, hold back]

2. secure and keep for possible future use or application;
- Example: "The landlord retained the security deposit"
- Example: "I reserve the right to disagree"
[syn: retain, hold, keep back, hold back]

3. hold back; refuse to hand over or share;
- Example: "The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room"
[syn: withhold, keep back]



WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

keep back
    v 1: keep under control; keep in check; "suppress a smile";
         "Keep your temper"; "keep your cool" [syn: restrain,
         keep, keep back, hold back]
    2: secure and keep for possible future use or application; "The
       landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right
       to disagree" [syn: retain, hold, keep back, hold
       back]
    3: hold back; refuse to hand over or share; "The father is
       withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room"
       [syn: withhold, keep back]