BOTTLED (UP) Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

bottled (up)

verb

past tense of bottle (up)

as in choked (back)

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held back

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The company has been investing heavily into the business, which has held back earnings in recent quarters and, in turn, the stock.

— Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
Primaries Kenny and Christina have long wanted to come to Thailand, but have been held back by Christina’s lethal nut allergy.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Oct. 2026

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