[verb] keep under control; keep in check; "suppress a smile"; "Keep your temper"; "keep your cool" Synonyms:restrain, suppress, keep, hold back
[verb] secure and keep for possible future use or application; "The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree" Synonyms:retain, hold, hold back
[verb] hold back; refuse to hand over or share; "The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room" Synonyms:withhold
