withholding
verb (gerund) as in strong fondness
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Example:She often holds back her true feelings to maintain harmony in the relationship.
Definition:to keep something from being given or released, preventing its full expression or realization.
From holding back
Example:The guard detained the suspect until further questions could be asked.
Definition:to keep from going or staying in a place, often by force or against will.
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