Hold back and Vent

Opposite meaning terms

Hold back verb - To refrain from openly showing or uttering.

Usage example: held back her tears until she was alone

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Vent is an antonym for hold back.

Vent verb - To find emotional release for.

Usage example: vented her anger and then quickly calmed down

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Hold back is an antonym for vent.

Nearby Words: vented, venting, venter, ventage

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