Another word to hold is catch.
Another word for hold as sacred is "revere" or "venerate."
Another word for brace is Support or hold
hold
hold back
hold back
The word is "grip".
Clasp or Clamp
2x2=4 (four)
Hold remain
Grip
Synonyms for the verb/adjective 'concealed' are:coveredhiddenmaskedobscuredsecreted