contenir

Definitions of contenir
  1. verb
    keep under control; keep in check
    synonyms: garder, retenir
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    enfermer
    prevent from leaving or from being removed
    refouler, étouffer
    control and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
    contrôler, modérer
    lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
    limiter, restreindre
    place limits on (extent or access)
    brider, réfreiner, réprimer
    to put down by force or authority
    enfermer, fermer à clef, fermer à clé
    place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape
    contraindre, contrôler, retenir
    hold within limits and control
    garder, retenir
    keep under control; keep in check
    étouffer
    check or slow down the action or effect of
    limiter, restreindre
    place under restrictions; limit access to
    mettre en espalier, palisser
    cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
    type of:
    refouler, étouffer
    control and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
  2. verb
    have as a part, be made up out of
    synonyms: comprendre, inclure
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    antonyms:
    exclure
    lack or fail to include
  3. verb
    hold within limits and control
    synonyms: contraindre, contrôler, retenir
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    type of:
    contrôler, modérer
    lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
  4. verb
    hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; check the expansion or influence of
    synonyms: arrêter, stoper
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    types:
    faire sortir
    intercept (a player)
    type of:
    défendre
    be on the defensive; act against an attack
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