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hold back
Definition 1 (verb)
hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
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That woman's so intent on holding back time she's ready to fall for the first phony line she hears.
Definition 2 (verb)
keep under control; keep in check
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You must not hold me back.