hold back
hold in
conceal
avoid
withstay
stifle
sequestrate
withdraw
seclude
sequester
inhibit
restrainingly
stay away
keep one's distance
stand back
keep one's eyes off
keep one's hands off
detain
unreconstructed
rationalization
abandon
give up
retain
stand up
bear off
forbearing
sit on
shun
sacred cow
longanimous
eschew
silence
hold one's fire
poor
outhold
abstain
reticent
self-possession
self-preservation
frustrating
self-will
separated
isolated
detached
self-command
set-apart
will power
possession
govern
offhold
willpower
self-control
disrespect
harbour
suppressive
harbor
dissimulate
hold water
shield
hold up
stay
remain
fail
betray
inhibited
impound
keep back
persist
scold
choke back
hold firm
keep on keeping on
disapprobative
improbatory
grouch
stand fast
avoidance
hang about
stand pat
persistor
grumble
stand firm
hold good
loose
cautiousness
headstrong
sit idly by
self-willed
steadiness
wilful
hang in
froward
refrainment
hang on
hold on
persevere

English words for 'hold back; keep from being perceived by others'

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