A.fasting, Plu.2.129c, Heliod. ap. Orib.46.20.6.
II. shrinking, timidity, evasion, Ep.Hebr.10.39, Hsch.; “δι᾽ ὑποστολῆς” holding back, Ascl.Tact.10.21; μετά τινος ὑ. with a certain reserve, Phld.Rh.1.108 S.
III. concealment, dissimulation, J.BJ2.14.2.