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keep in line

DEFINITIONS OF: keep in line

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v control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage

“she keeps in line
Synonyms:
control, manipulate
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tease
to arouse hope, desire, or curiosity without satisfying them
handle
show and train
ingratiate
gain favor with somebody by deliberate efforts
cotton up, cozy up, play up, shine up, sidle up, suck up
ingratiate oneself to; often with insincere behavior
Type of:
interact
act together or towards others or with others
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