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Synonyms & Antonyms of holdback
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- there'll be a holdback on production until the new machinery is fully installed
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- the only holdback to starting the new job is my contractual commitment to my current position
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- 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
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hold back
verbSynonyms & Antonyms of hold back (Entry 2 of 2)
- the only thing holding them back from joining the swim team is lack of transportation
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- aid,
- assist,
- facilitate,
- help
- held back her tears until she was alone
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The first known use of holdback was in 1535
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