holdback
noun(hold-back)
something that retains or restrains
holdback
noun(hold-back)
the act of holding back
holdback
noun(hold-back)
something held back
holdback
verb(hold-back)
to hinder the progress or achievement of : restrain
holdback
verb(hold-back)
to keep from advancing to the next stage, grade, or level
holdback
verb(hold-back)
to refrain from revealing or parting with
holdback
idiom(hold-back)
to stop oneself from crying