 keep_down |
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| 1. | [ verb ] place a limit on the number of | |
| Synonyms: | number | |
| Related terms: | limit number numeral | |
| 2. | [ verb ] (politics) put down by force or intimidation | |
| Synonyms: | repress subdue quash subjugate reduce | |
| Examples: | "The government quashes any attempt of an uprising" "China keeps down her dissidents very efficiently" "The rich landowners subjugated the peasants working the land" |
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| Related terms: | oppress clamp_down overcomer | |
| 3. | [ verb ] manage not to throw up | |
| Related terms: | vomit | |
| Similar spelling: |
kept_woman kip_down keep_waiting |
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