· close in; "darkness enclosed him"
Hypernym(s): hold, bear, carry, contain
· lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger"
Synonym(s): control, hold, contain, check, curb, moderate
Hypernym(s): restrain, keep, keep_back, hold_back
· hold back; keep from being perceived by others; "She conceals her anger well"
Synonym(s): conceal, hold_back