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English Dictionary: keep back by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
keep back
v
  1. keep under control; keep in check; "suppress a smile"; "Keep your temper"; "keep your cool"
    Synonym(s): 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"
    Synonym(s): 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"
    Synonym(s): withhold, keep back
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