Antonyms for checked

Grammar : Verb

Spell : chekt

Phonetic Transcription : tʃɛkt

Definition of checked

Origin : early 15c., "ornamented with a checkered design," past participle adjective from check (v.2).

verb inspect, examine
verb hinder, restrain

Example sentences :

He fished in his pockets for money, but Viviette checked him.
Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke

Gen. Marion had rallied a troop there, and checked the pursuit.
Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James

She had nearly said a place of safety, but checked herself in time.
Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden

"But he told me——" she began, then became aware of her indiscretion, and checked herself.
Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana

She checked herself abruptly and took the paper from his hand.
Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart

As he turned he saw something that checked his futile anger.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

It was on my tongue to add: "and the other studies don't matter," but I checked the words.
Extract from : « The Bacillus of Beauty » by Harriet Stark

And Mr. Price said that though folly was incidental to Alfred's years, it must be checked.
Extract from : « Quaint Courtships » by Various

The diffident took heart before him, and the presumptuous were checked.
Extract from : « Heroes of the Telegraph » by J. Munro

They were about to cheer, but he checked it with the simple gesture of a raised hand.
Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler

Synonyms for checked

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