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hold back from

Phrasal-verb Resistance

Meaning

to resist forgetting or losing traditional values

Example Sentences

"The villagers held back from abandoning their rituals."

Related Expressions

push aside

to ignore negative feelings and focus on moving forward

tear into

to attack or criticize someone fiercely

lean on for

to depend on someone for help or advice

go all out

to make the greatest possible effort to achieve or celebrate...

soak in

to fully enjoy or appreciate a positive feeling or moment

shut oneself off

to isolate yourself emotionally from others