Keep back - Crossword Clue

Crossword Clue Last Updated: 01/09/2022

Below are possible answers for the crossword clue Keep back.

6 letter answer(s) to keep back

DETAIN
  1. cause to be slowed down or delayed; "Traffic was delayed by the bad weather"; "she delayed the work that she didn't want to perform"
  2. deprive of freedom; take into confinement
  3. stop or halt; "Please stay the bloodshed!"
RETAIN
  1. allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature; "We cannot continue several servants any longer"; "She retains a lawyer"; "The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff"; "Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on"; "We kept the work going as long as we could"; "She retained her composure"; "this garment retains its shape even after many washings"
  2. hold back within; "This soil retains water"; "I retain this drug for a long time"; "the dam retains the water"
  3. keep in one's mind; "I cannot retain so much information"
  4. secure and keep for possible future use or application; "The landlord retained the security deposit"; "I reserve the right to disagree"

5 letter answer(s) to keep back

FLUNK
  1. fail to get a passing grade; "She studied hard but failed nevertheless"; "Did I fail the test?"
  2. failure to reach a minimum required performance; "his failing the course led to his disqualification"; "he got two flunks on his report"

7 letter answer(s) to keep back

RESERVE
  1. (medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions
  2. a district that is reserved for particular purpose
  3. an athlete who plays only when a starter on the team is replaced
  4. armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency
  5. arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance; "reserve me a seat on a flight"; "The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family"; "please hold a table at Maxim's"
  6. formality and propriety of manner
  7. give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause; "I will earmark this money for your research"; "She sets aside time for meditation every day"
  8. hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency; "they held back their applause in anticipation"
  9. obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance; "We managed to reserve a table at Maxim's"
  10. something kept back or saved for future use or a special pur

8 letter answer(s) to keep back

WITHHOLD
  1. hold back; refuse to hand over or share; "The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room"
  2. Kept back
  3. retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments; "My employer is withholding taxes"

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