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hold in vs bate

bate vs hold in

hold in and bate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hold in No No Yes No
bate No No Yes No
As verbs, bate is a hyponym of hold in; that is, bate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than hold in:
  • hold in: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
  • bate: moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
hold in (verb) bate (verb)
hold back; keep from being perceived by others soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits flap the wings wildly or frantically; used of falcons
close in moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
Difference between hold in and bate

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