Held back and Weak

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Weak and held back are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Weak" instead an adjective phrase "Held back".

Weak adjective - Lacking bodily strength.

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Held back and weak are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Held back" instead an adjective "Weak".

Nearby Words: weaken, weakness, weakly, weakening, weakling

While Hisa forgoes going to the individuals for her first two years, wanting to go to the nationals with her team, Kazue sees the individuals as a place she can shine without being held back by "weak" teammates.

Source: Foil / Anime and Manga
Willfully Weak: When she and Carolyn sparred, Sandra held back out of fear of hurting her.

Source: Comic Book / Lady Shiva
Willfully Weak: Even when she went out of her mind due to the influence of the Red Ring, Supergirl instinctively held back because she didn't want to hurt anybody.

Source: Comic Book / Red Daughter Of Krypton

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