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holds it in

holds it in is the third-person singular simple present indicative of hold it in.

Meaning of hold it in

Verb

hold it in (third-person singular simple present holds it in, present participle holding it in, simple past and past participle held it in)

  1. To withhold release of one's emotions, often for fear of some negative consequence, or out of guilt or denial.
  2. To wait for a more opportune time to urinate or defecate, despite present physical urgency.
    Synonyms:
    hold it

Questions about holds it in

What is holds it in the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Holds it in is the third-person singular simple present indicative of hold it in.

Words near holds it in in the dictionary

  1. holds in contempt
  2. holds in derision
  3. holds in hand
  4. holds it
  5. holds it down
  6. holds it in
  7. holds it together
  8. holds off
  9. holds on
  10. holds one's alcohol
  11. holds one's breath

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