Erupt and Hold back

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Erupt verb - To violently throw out or off (something from within).

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Hold back is an antonym for erupt.

Nearby Words: eruption, eruptive, erupting

Hold back verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.

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Erupt is an antonym for hold back.

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