SHUT (IN OR UP) Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

shut (in or up)

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Definition of shut (in or up)

as in to bottle (up)

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The captain managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers to enter and restrain the attacker.

— SAM MEDNICK, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
The ability to manage one’s thoughts, regulate emotions, and restrain impulses is key to a happy and healthy life.

— Joan M. Cook, Time, 3 Oct. 2026

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shut (in or up)

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