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To cause to proceed or move at a slower pace

To withhold or conceal

To preserve (something) by not expending or using it

To refuse to provide (as per usual)

To prevent or delay (from doing something)

To struggle against one's emotions

To store or stockpile for later use

To refrain from delivering (a judgment or decision) without due consideration or evidence

To hold on to or continue to have something, both physically or mentally

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Verb

To cause to proceed or move at a slower pace

interferes with

throws a monkey wrench in the works of

throws a spanner in the works

puts a brake on

gets in the way of

hits the brakes

lets down flaps

puts the brakes on

puts a restriction on

puts a limit on

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“I had to keep back the horse from galloping too fast.”

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To withhold or conceal

keeps to yourself

keeps the lid on

hides from view

keeps under wraps

keeps quiet about

keeps mum about

keeps under your hat

draws a veil over

sweeps under the carpet

sweeps under the rug

fails to disclose

buttons your lip

keeps silent about

gives a false idea of

gives a false account of

makes inconspicuous

puts up a smokescreen

keeps in the dark

hides something from

puts out of the way

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“She decided to keep back the truth about her involvement in the accident.”

Verb

To preserve (something) by not expending or using it

“He decided to keep back some of his savings for emergencies.”

Verb

To refuse to provide (as per usual)

Verb

To prevent or delay (from doing something)

keeps under control

keeps a tight rein on

stems the flow of

interferes with

gets the better of

gets bogged down

puts a limit on

brings to screeching halt

puts the brakes on

keeps tight rein on

keeps within bounds

keeps the lid on

puts a damper on

pours cold water on

throws cold water on

brings to a standstill

nips in the bud

stands in the way of

puts a spoke in someone's wheel

puts a brake on

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Verb

To struggle against one's emotions

keeps under control

keeps the lid on

bites one's lip

keeps a tight rein on

keeps a rein on

keeps feeling inside oneself

internalizes^US

keeps under wraps

internalises^UK

gains control over

gains mastery over

puts half nelson on

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To store or stockpile for later use

puts to one side

keeps in reserve

puts by for a rainy day

puts away for a rainy day

saves for rainy day

puts aside for a rainy day

puts aside for rainy day

puts in the bank

builds up stocks

puts into storage

gets in supplies of

puts in storage

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To refrain from delivering (a judgment or decision) without due consideration or evidence

throws a monkey wrench in the works of

brings to screeching halt

interferes with

throws a spanner in the works

puts a brake on

gets in the way of

stands in the way of

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Verb

To hold on to or continue to have something, both physically or mentally

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