Break into and Hold

Opposite meaning terms

Break into verb - Express or utter spontaneously.

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Hold is an antonym for break into in steal topic.

Hold verb - To have or keep in one's hands.

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Break into is an antonym for hold.

Nearby Words: holding, holder, holdback

Se7en, despite being a very dark film has a moment where the main characters all think about the absurdity of the "vibrating" home (it's right on top of a subway,) and all break into fits of giggling despite trying to hold it in.

Source: Contagious Laughter

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