bridle · control · constrain · leash · muzzle · dampen · stifle · throttle · tame · subdue · harness · limit · moderate · temper · quell · repress · inhibit · clamp down
IDEA.org / Words / hold in check
Related — restrain (Limit freedom of movement); contain (Hold within limits); curb (Raised road margin); suppress · rein in · bridle · control · constrain · leash · muzzle · dampen · stifle · throttle
restraint vs. releasehold in check ≠ unleash To release from restraint; let loose · release · set free · liberate · free
suppression vs. expressionhold in check ≠ give vent to Release pent-up emotion; let out · express · vent · pour out · let fly
Word data: Linguabase (CC0) · www.idea.org/words/hold_in_check