BOTTLE UP Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

bottle (up)

verb

Definition of bottle (up)

as in to hold back

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Still, the families rarely hold back, leaving the admin team drenched in sweat.

— Alicja Turczyk, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026
The Meta Ray-Ban Display's color waveguide still feels like an important evolution in the category, even if it's held back by limited features and questionable design decisions.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of hold back

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During the summer, archaeologists discovered the stone and wood wall, which measures 72 feet, at the site.

— Daniel S. Levine, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
The traits measure a player’s attitude, toughness, discipline, love for the game and commitment to his teammates.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of measure

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Turkey, for its part, has long been pressing Iraq to curb groups with links to the PKK and other non-state armed groups from operating in Sinjar.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
Lower water levels in lakes and rivers are significantly curbing essential hydroelectric generation at sites such as the Hoover Dam in the western United States.

— Johannes Teyssen, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026

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