hold in
    v 1: close in; darkness enclosed him" [syn: enclose, hold
         in, confine]
    2: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or
       keep within limits; "moderate your alcohol intake"; "hold
       your tongue"; "hold your temper"; "control your anger" [syn:
       control, hold in, hold, contain, check, curb,
       moderate]
    3: hold back; keep from being perceived by others; "She conceals
       her anger well" [syn: conceal, hold back, hold in]