| 单词 | bottle something up |
| 释义 | (phrasal verb) Tension in the home increases if you bottle things up. Synonyms suppress She surpressed a smile at the thought. check Today's meeting must focus on checking the spread of violence. contain The city authorities said the curfew had contained the violence. conceal Robert could not conceal his relief. curb He must learn to curb that temper of his. restrain He grabbed my arm, partly to restrain me. cover up withhold She could not withhold a scornful comment as he passed. stifle Critics have accused them of trying to stifle debate. repress People who repress their emotions risk having nightmares. smother She tried to smother her feelings of panic. keep secret shut in keep back sweep under the carpet (informal) hold in check hold in or back Additional synonymsin the sense of check Definition to slow the growth or progress of Today's meeting must focus on checking the spread of violence. Synonyms stop, control, limit, arrest, delay, halt, curb, bar, restrain, inhibit, rein, thwart, hinder, repress, obstruct, retard, impede, bridle, stem the flow of, nip in the bud, put a spoke in someone's wheel in the sense of conceal Definition to keep secret Robert could not conceal his relief. Synonyms keep secret, hide, disguise, mask, suppress, veil, dissemble, draw a veil over, keep dark, keep under your hat in the sense of contain Definition to prevent from spreading or going beyond fixed limits The city authorities said the curfew had contained the violence. Synonyms restrain, control, hold in, curb, suppress, hold back, stifle, repress, keep a tight rein on Nearby words of |
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