held (back) Synonyms
held (back) Meaning
held (back)
to refrain from revealing or parting with, to keep from advancing to the next stage, grade, or level, something held back, to keep oneself in check, to refrain from revealing or parting with something, the act of holding back, to keep from revealing or giving, to hinder the progress or achievement of, to make difficult the progress or achievement of, something that retains or restrains
held (back) Sentence Examples
- The young boy held back tears as his team lost the match.
- The crowd held back in anticipation as the performer took to the stage.
- The horse held back nervously before the race, its muscles quivering.
- The teacher held back the class to give them extra time to complete the assignment.
- The government held back funding for the project, citing budget constraints.
- The scientist held back his findings until they were fully verified.
- The police held back the protesters from entering the restricted area.
- The pain held her back from attending the concert, much to her disappointment.
- The employer held back a portion of the employee's wages to cover taxes.
- The driver held back the accelerator, reducing the car's speed.
FAQs About the word held (back)
to refrain from revealing or parting with, to keep from advancing to the next stage, grade, or level, something held back, to keep oneself in check, to refrain
tied up, impeded, obstructed, hindered, interfered (with), handicapped, embarrassed,hampered,delayed, encumbered
facilitated, opened, released, assisted, aided,helped, promoted, freed, untied,cleared
The young boy held back tears as his team lost the match.
The crowd held back in anticipation as the performer took to the stage.
The horse held back nervously before the race, its muscles quivering.
The teacher held back the class to give them extra time to complete the assignment.
