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whakatōngā - to hide ones feelings, remain silent

whakatōnga, v.i. 1. Keep oneself quiet, restrain one's feelings.

2. Entertain feelings which one does not show outwardly. Kei te whakatonga riri koe?

3. Lurk, lie hid. Ma te kore atatanga e mau ai te whanako, i te tangata e huna ana, e whakatonga ana ki te hopu.

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