in check

ADJECTIVE

restrained

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discreet laid-back mild muted reasonable reticent subdued tasteful unobtrusive

STRONG

chilled controlled cool moderate plain retiring shrinking steady withdrawn

WEAK

bottled-up calm and collected conservative corked up in charge inobtrusive on a leash self-controlled soft temperate unaffable undemonstrative under control under wraps unexcessive unexpansive unextreme uptight

Antonyms

STRONGEST

communicative

STRONG

extroverted friendly outgoing

WEAK

assured bold confident

Example Sentences

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The company quickly raised prices and kept marketing spending in check.

From MarketWatch • May 25, 2026

Bank Indonesia lifted its base lending rate to 5.25 percent, it said, to help stabilise the devaluing rupiah and keep inflation in check.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

He kept his emotions in check and all the experience he has gained in the last few years, developing his game, it was brilliant.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The central bank has said it remains willing to act if necessary to keep inflation in check.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

“Ay, Minerva, por Dios, keep that tongue in check tonight.”

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez

in check

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