What's it mean to hold back?
Definition of hold back (Entry 2 of 2) transitive verb. 1a : to hinder the progress or achievement of : restrain. b : to keep from advancing to the next stage, grade, or level. 2 : to refrain from revealing or parting with held back important information.
What can I say instead of hold back?
Synonyms & Antonyms of holdbackdelay,detainment,detention,holding pattern,holdup,wait.
How do you use hold back in a sentence?
hold backto not tell somebody something they want or need to know. to hold back information. I think he's holding something back. I'm sure he knows more than he admits.to stop yourself from expressing how you really feel. She just managed to hold back her anger. He bravely held back his tears.
What is it called when you hold yourself back?
This is a psychological phenomenon known as self-handicapping, and it holds you back much more than you think.
What is the meaning of Forebearing?
adjective. Someone who is forbearing behaves in a calm and sensible way at a time when they would have a right to be very upset or angry. [formal, approval] Synonyms: patient, easy, moderate, forgiving More Synonyms of forbearing.