Hold back and Retain

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Hold back

Hold back verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.
Usage example: the only thing holding Joe back from joining the swim team is lack of transportation
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Retain is a synonym for hold back in action topic. In some cases you can use "Retain" instead a verb "Hold back". popular alternative

Retain

Retain verb - Secure and keep for possible future use or application.
Usage example: The landlord retained the security deposit
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Hold back is a synonym for retain in action topic. You can use "Hold back" instead a verb "Retain", if it concerns topics such as hold, keep. popular alternative
Nearby Words: retainer, retaining

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