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hold back, hold out, reserve, keep; see delay 1, deny.

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  1. To hold oneself back:

    abstain, forbear, hold off, keep, refrain. See restraint

  2. To have and maintain in one's possession:

    hold, hold back, keep, keep back, reserve, retain. See keep

  3. To be unwilling to grant:

    deny, disallow, refuse, turn down. See accept

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