· secure and keep for possible future use or application; "The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree"
Synonym(s): retain, hold, hold_back
· hold back; refuse to hand over or share; "The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room"
Synonym(s): withhold
· prevent the action or expression of; "hold back your anger"; "keep your cool"; "she struggled to restrain her impatience at the delays"
Synonym(s): restrain, keep, hold_back