keep down

afflict annoy beat down harass maltreat overwhelm persecute pick on prey on subjugate suppress torment torture trample vex

abuse aggrieve burden crush dishearten dispirit distress encumber force harry hound outrage overcome overload overpower overthrow plague press ride rule sadden saddle smother strain subdue tax trouble worry wrong

despotize put down put screws to put the squeeze on put upon tyrannize weigh heavy upon

aid assist comfort help make happy please soothe

benefit calm compliment delight encourage give in inspirit leave alone let go praise release surrender yield

boost gladden

confine constrain control curb curtail detain deter govern hamper hinder inhibit kill limit prevent repress restrict subdue suppress

arrest bind bridle chain check circumscribe contain control cool cork debar delimit direct fetter gag guide harness hold impound imprison jail keep manacle muzzle pinion proscribe stay

bottle up box up choke back crack down hem in hogtie keep in line lock up pull back sit on tie down tie up

aid allow assist encourage free help let go liberate permit promote release start turn on

abandon forsake give up leave loose loosen misguide mislead neglect set free