keep under control; keep in check; "suppress a smile";
"Keep your temper"; "keep your cool" Synonym(s):restrain, keep, 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" Synonym(s):retain, hold, keep back, hold back
hold back; refuse to hand over or share; "The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room" Synonym(s):withhold, keep back