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| backlog |
to hold back for future processing or completion. [1/3 definitions] |
| constrain |
to hold back; restrain. [1/3 definitions] |
| contain |
to hold back; set limits on. [1/3 definitions] |
| control |
to hold back or restrain. [1/4 definitions] |
| curb |
to control or hold back. [1/3 definitions] |
| damp |
to hold back or restrain the motion of. [1/8 definitions] |
| govern |
to control or hold back. [1/2 definitions] |
| headband |
a band worn around the head. Headbands are used to hold back the hair or to soak up wetness. |
| hinder |
to hold back or stop the progress of. |
| inhibit |
to hold back, restrain, prevent, or tend to do so. [1/2 definitions] |
| keep |
to stop or hold back. [1/8 definitions] |
| leash |
to control, hold back, or tie with a leash. [1/2 definitions] |
| rein |
to stop, guide, or hold back by using reins (often followed by "in"). [1/4 definitions] |
| reserve |
to hold back or save for later use. [1/6 definitions] |
| restrain |
to hold back or control. [1/2 definitions] |
| retain |
to hold back or keep in place or position. [1/4 definitions] |
| slow |
to delay, retard, or hold back. [1/10 definitions] |
| stifle |
to hold back; inhibit. [1/5 definitions] |
| suppress |
to hold back or arrest, as a blood flow or sneeze. [1/4 definitions] |
| withhold |
to hold back; control. [1/2 definitions] |
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