close in; darkness enclosed him" [syn: enclose, {hold
in}, confine]
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger" Synonym(s):control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate
hold back; keep from being perceived by others; "She conceals her anger well" Synonym(s):conceal, hold back, hold in