private; to be discreet, careful, or circumspect in what one says concerning one's own thoughts, deeds, or situation.' name='description'> keep one's counsel - definition and meaning
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keep one's counsel

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  • verb To keep one's own business private; to be discreet, careful, or circumspect in what one says concerning one's own thoughts, deeds, or situation.
  • verb To keep a secret for someone else; to be discreet, careful, or circumspect in what one says concerning someone else's thoughts, deeds, or situation.

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