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Information about the word
hold back
(English → Esperanto: forteni)
Synonyms: keep at a distance, keep at bay
Part of speech
verb
Usage samples
Authorities interpreted the books—about sheep trying to
hold back
wolves from their village—as referring to Hong Kong and the Běijīng government.