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stamp down vs hold in

hold in vs stamp down

stamp down and hold in both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
stamp down No No Yes No
hold in No No Yes No
As verbs, hold in is a hypernym of stamp down; that is, hold in is a word with a broader meaning than stamp down:
  • stamp down: bring under control by force or authority
  • hold in: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Other hypernyms of stamp down include check, contain, control, curb, hold, moderate.
stamp down (verb) hold in (verb)
bring under control by force or authority hold back; keep from being perceived by others
lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
close in
Difference between stamp down and hold in

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