CONTAIN

(CONTROL) [verb] [T] - to keep within limits; not to allow to spreadFarms in the infected area have been closed off in an attempt to contain the disease.More police were sent to the football ground in order to contain the violence.If you can't contain an emotion, such as excitement or anger, you cannot hide it because it is so strong.She was so furious she could no longer contain her anger and shouted at him uncontrollably.(often humorous) Contain yourself! It's not that exciting.