Meaning Of The Word Pent-up

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What's The Definition Of Pent-up?

pent-up
Pent-up emotions, energies, or forces have been held back and not expressed, used, or released.

pent-up in American English
held in check; curbed; confined
adjective: confined; restrained; not vented or expressed; curbed

pent-up in British English
not released; repressed

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