What is another word for kept back?
53 synonyms foundPronunciation:
[ kˈɛpt bˈak], [ kˈɛpt bˈak], [ k_ˈɛ_p_t b_ˈa_k]Table of Contents
Similar words for kept back:- bottle up (verb)
- check (verb)
- contain (verb)
- disallow (verb)
- discourage (verb)
- earmark (verb)
- reserve (verb)
- other synonyms
- reserved
- other relevant words
Synonyms for Kept back:
v.
•bottle up (verb)- hold in,
- repress,
- cramp,
- coop up,
- cork,
- curb,
- enclose,
- hold down,
- suppress,
- restrict,
- shut in,
- keep feeling inside oneself,
- keep back,
- cover up,
- corner,
- collar,
- bring to naught,
- check,
- keep secret,
- box up,
- entrap,
- trap,
- restrain,
- hold back,
- contain.
Other synonyms:
•reserved •Other relevant words:
Antonyms for Kept back:
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v.
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check
encourage, continue, open, expedite, approve, welcome, advance, liberate, allow, aid, abet, release, facilitate, indulge, forward, help, permit, free, include, support, assist.
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contain
exclude.
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delay
push, leave, hurry, DO, speed, hasten, unblock, rush, further, abandon, finish, promote, dispatch, go, carry out, complete.
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deny
keep, corroborate, ratify, concur, confess, grant, go along, admit, concede, embrace, validate, credit, accede, ok, affirm, agree, believe, trust, accept, claim, acknowledge, sanction.
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earmark
use, waste, ignore, neglect, throw away.
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check