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Past tense for to control or keep something within certain limits

Past tense for to monitor or keep an eye on something

Past tense for to hamper or hinder the progress or work of

Repressed or suppressed, especially of emotions or impulses

Regulated or controlled

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Verb

Past tense for to control or keep something within certain limits

kept under control

kept a tight rein on

nipped in the bud

kept the lid on

put the brakes on

cracked down on

clamped down on

tranquilized^US

tranquillised^UK

put half nelson on

internalized^US

internalised^UK

put a damper on

setted limits on

imposed limits on

got under control

bitten one's lip

gotten under control

come down on like a ton of bricks

gained mastery over

took the edge off

made less active

come down heavily on

tightened up on

kept under wraps

come down hard on

gained control over

kept feeling inside oneself

taken the edge off

came down hard on

took the sting out

taken the sting out

took stern measures against

came down heavily on

took severe measures against

taken stern measures against

taken severe measures against

came down on like a ton of bricks

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

Verb

Past tense for to monitor or keep an eye on something

administered to

paid attention to

been responsible for

were responsible for

was responsible for

taken charge of

stood guard over

provided sustenance for

minded the store

kept watch over

mounted guard on

watched out for

attended to the requirements of

saved from harm

covered all bases

afforded protection to

made a living for

exercised control over

given sanctuary

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“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

Past tense for to hamper or hinder the progress or work of

kept under control

kept a tight rein on

kept the lid on

kept within bounds

stemmed the flow of

put the brakes on

put a spoke in someone's wheel

brought under control

interfered with

brought to screeching halt

kept control of

laid down the law to someone

brought into line

kept tight rein on

stood in the way of

played for time

nipped in the bud

kept on a string

brought to a standstill

got the better of

gotten the better of

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Adjective

Repressed or suppressed, especially of emotions or impulses

Adjective

Regulated or controlled

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