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Present participle for to control or keep something within certain limits

Present participle for to monitor or keep an eye on something

Present participle for to hamper or hinder the progress or work of

The restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, quality, etc.

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Verb

Present participle for to control or keep something within certain limits

keeping under control

keeping a lid on

keeping a tight rein on

nipping in the bud

keeping the lid on

cracking down on

putting the brakes on

putting a lid on

holding in check

clamping down on

tranquilizing^US

keeping in line

biting one's lip

bringing under control

keeping within bounds

keeping a rein on

keeping control of

keeping on a string

keeping feeling inside oneself

bringing into line

laying down the law to someone

putting a brake on

internalising^UK

keeping under wraps

internalizing^US

gaining control over

putting half nelson on

gaining mastery over

getting under control

quietening down

meeting halfway

taking the sting out

taking the edge off

bringing to screeching halt

stemming the flow of

putting a limit on

keeping tight rein on

coming down heavily on

coming down on like a ton of bricks

tightening up on

taking severe measures against

taking stern measures against

getting tough on

putting a stop to

putting an end to

coming down hard on

setting limits on

imposing limits on

putting a damper on

getting the better of

getting a grip on

taking the bite out

putting the lid on

triumphing over

putting damper on

making less intense

prevailing over

gaining control of

winning against

making cutbacks in

putting the kibosh on

setting a limit on

putting a ceiling on

taking the bite out of

taking the sting out of

making reasonable

pouring cold water on

throwing cold water on

placing a limit on

ratcheting down

growing smaller

becoming smaller

keeping within limits

drawing the line on

neutralizing^US

bringing to a stop

bringing to an end

putting paid to

neutralising^UK

putting the stopper on

bringing to a halt

taking the heat off

clearing the air

transmogrifying

stopping from spreading

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“These new realities gave rise to new emotions that were difficult to keep in check.”

Verb

Present participle for to monitor or keep an eye on something

keeping an eye on

“The regular elementary school always assigned a small room to the special education class to make it easier for the teachers to keep the kids in check.”

Verb

Present participle for to hamper or hinder the progress or work of

neutralizing^US

standing in the way of

nipping in the bud

slackening pace

keeping a lid on

stemming the flow of

putting a spoke in someone's wheel

putting a brake on

playing for time

bringing to a standstill

keeping under control

interfering with

neutralising^UK

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Noun

The restraint, prevention, or inhibition of a feeling, quality, etc.

keeping under control

self-discipline

self-possession

self-containment

self-government

strength of will

self-constraint

strength of character

strength of mind

self-abnegation

imperturbability

tranquillity^UK

single-mindedness

fixity of purpose

firmness of purpose

self-deprivation

level-headedness

even-temperedness

cool-headedness

self-composedness

clear-headedness

strong-mindedness

controlled behaviour

lack of indulgence

intestinal fortitude

self-confidence

anger management

anger prevention

coolness under pressure

serious-mindedness

presence of mind

long-sufferingness

dignified demeanour

stick-to-it-iveness

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