held back

A form of hold back — To act with reserve; to contain one's full measure or power.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of hold back

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
in reserve
Cite this entry
APA

held back. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/held%20back

MLA

“held back.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/held%20back. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “held back,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/held%20back.

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