Hold back and Smooth

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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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Smooth is an antonym for hold back.

Smooth

Smooth verb - To free from obstruction or difficulty.
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Hold back is an antonym for smooth.
Nearby Words: smoothly, smoothed, smoothness, smoothing, smoother
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