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holdback
Synonyms and Antonyms of holdback
1
an instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business
2
something that makes movement or progress difficult
balk, bar, block, chain, clog, cramp, crimp, deterrent, drag, embarrassment, encumbrance, fetter, handicap, hindrance, hurdle, impediment, inhibition, interference, let, manacle, obstacle, obstruction, shackles, stop, stumbling block, trammel
hold back
Synonyms and Antonyms of hold back
1
to create difficulty for the work or activity of
cramp oneʼs style, give a hard time
aid, assist, facilitate, help
2
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
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