keep back


keep back (http://definr.com/keep back)

     v 1: keep under control; keep in check; "suppress a smile"; "Keep
          your temper"; "keep your cool" [syn: restrain, suppress,
           keep, hold back]
     2: keep in one's possession [syn: retain, hold, hold back]
     3: hold back; refuse to hand over or share; "The father is
        withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room"
        [syn: withhold]