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held off

VERB

repress

Synonyms

WEAK

bit bridle check control curb defer delay deny forbear hold down hold in inhibit keep keep back keep out postpone prevent put off refrain refuse restrain stop suppress withhold

Antonyms

WEAK

let go reveal

Example Sentences

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Napoleon Solo held off Iron Honor down the stretch on Saturday, rebounding from a pair of fifth-place showings for his first victory of the year.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Long Beach held off a Hawaii rally to win the second set 25-18.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Companies grappling with changes in everything from trade to immigration and tax policy have for the most part held off on large-scale hiring.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Piastri ran close to Norris in the opening laps as Leclerc initially held off a train including the Mercedes drivers, Hamilton and Verstappen.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The girl held off fitting three sheets of paper between the planes of her stapler.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger