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  3. Keep-back Definition

Keep-back Definition

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verb
To hold back, refuse to give or share.
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To restrict or restrain.

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To prevent (a pupil) to advance in a course.

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Synonyms:
  • Synonyms:
  • keep
  • hold back
  • restrain
  • hold
  • retain
  • withhold
  • keep-to-oneself
  • reserve
  • hold in check
  • inhibit
  • check
  • hold up
  • impede

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Keep-back Is Also Mentioned In

  • hinder1
  • mince
  • hold1
  • detain
  • dam1
  • suppress
  • recoup
  • stay1
  • refuse1
  • withhold
  • embankment
  • reserve

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Words Near Keep-back in the Dictionary

  • keep body and soul together
  • keep cave
  • keep-an-eye-out
  • keep-around
  • keep-at
  • keep-at-arm-s-length
  • keep-away
  • keep-away-from
  • keep-back
  • keep-bees
  • keep-company
  • keep-down
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