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keep in line
DEFINITIONS OF:
keep in line
1
v
control (others or oneself) or influence skillfully, usually to one's advantage
“she
keeps in line
”
Synonyms:
control
,
manipulate
Types:
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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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