contain - Similar and Opposite Words

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Verb

hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of

Synonyms

• arrest
• check
• contain
• hold back
• stop
• turn back

More generic

• defend

More specific

• cut down
• cut out

Verb

lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

Synonyms

• check
• contain
• control
• curb
• hold
• hold in
• moderate

More generic

• hold back
• keep
• keep back
• restrain

More specific

• abnegate
• bate
• catch
• conquer
• counteract
• countercheck
• crucify
• damp
• deny
• mortify
• stamp down
• subdue
• suppress
• thermostat
• train

Verb

include or contain; have as a component

Synonyms

• comprise
• contain
• incorporate

More generic

• include

Verb

contain or hold; have within

Synonyms

• bear
• carry
• contain
• hold

More generic

• include

More specific

• confine
• enclose
• hold in
• retain

Related

• contain
• hold
• take

Verb

be capable of holding or containing

Synonyms

• contain
• hold
• take

More generic

• be

Related

• accommodate
• admit
• bear
• carry
• contain
• hold

Verb

be divisible by

Synonyms

• contain

More generic

• be

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