hold in
v 1: close in; darkness enclosed him" [syn: {enclose}, {hold
in}, {confine}]
2: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or
keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold
your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger" [syn:
{control}, {hold in}, {hold}, {contain}, {check}, {curb},
{moderate}]
3: hold back; keep from being perceived by others; "She conceals
her anger well" [syn: {conceal}, {hold back}, {hold in}]