Use 'keep from' to express control over emotions or reactions in difficult or surprising situations.

Emotional Restraint

Emphasizes the deliberate effort to avoid a certain action or reaction.

Intentional Effort

Can imply subtle feelings of difficulty or reluctance in the action being avoided.

Indicates taking concrete steps to ensure something does not happen.

Often used when actions are taken to protect someone or something.

Used when preventing others from doing something they might otherwise do.