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refrain

verb

To hold oneself back from doing something.

Hold oneself back

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abstain desist forbear hold back restrain oneself

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restrain

verb

To hold back, limit, or control an action, impulse, or movement.

Hold back or limit

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curb restrict constrain control check inhibit

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retentive

adjective

Good at holding or remembering something.

Good at holding or remembering

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retaining tenacious recollective good at remembering

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riveting

adjective

Holding attention very strongly.

Holding attention

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gripping engrossing absorbing compelling fascinating captivating

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