Restraining
Withholding and restraining are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Withholding" instead an adjective "Restraining".
Nearby Words: restrain, restrained
Withholding
Withholding noun - The act of holding back or keeping within your possession or control.
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Synonyms for Withholding
Restraining and withholding are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Restraining" instead an adjective "Withholding".
Nearby Word: withhold
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- control and restraining
- control and withholding
- restraint and restraining
- restraint and withholding
- arrest and restraining
- arrest and withholding
- restrictive and restraining
- restrictive and withholding
- confining and restraining
- confining and withholding
- suppression and restraining
- suppression and withholding
- detention and restraining
- detention and withholding
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