verb as in strong fondness

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hold in, contain

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Example Sentences

Example:She learned to hold in her belch to avoid embarrassing her guests during the meal.

Definition:to refrain from belching or burping, especially when the urge is strong.

From hold in

Example:He tried to contain the gas in his stomach caused by the last meal.

Definition:to prevent something from escaping or being released, including burping.

From contain