hold back

To stop someone or something from moving forward, or to stop yourself from saying or feeling something.

"Police held back the crowd as the president's motorcade passed."

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Typical Gamer · 11:52

Hold back.

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Typical Gamer · 24:14

Hold back.

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The Plain Bagel · 20:17

hold back their messaging,

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HOLD BACK ON ME.

Tie Xi Qu: West of the Tracks (2002) - Wang Bing [ENG SUB - BEST QUALITY]

Cred · 101:29

Don't hold back...

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