keep in

VERB

inhibit

Synonyms

STRONGEST

constrain curb discourage forbid hinder impede obstruct outlaw prohibit restrain stymie suppress

STRONG

arrest avert bar bit bridle check cramp enjoin faze frustrate hog-tie interdict repress sandbag stop taboo ward withhold

WEAK

hang up hold back hold down hold in put on brakes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

advance aid allow assist encourage facilitate forward free help let go permit promote push release support

WEAK

approve

VERB

repress

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crush inhibit muffle quash quell restrain squelch stifle subdue subjugate suppress

STRONG

bottle chasten check collect compose control cool cork curb hinder kill lock master overcome overpower rein shush silence smother swallow

WEAK

black out gridlock hold back jam up keep in check keep under wraps quelch simmer down throw cold water on tie up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid allow assist encourage free help let go liberate release start

STRONG

disperse permit scatter surrender yield

VERB

suppress

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abolish censor conceal contain cover up crack down on crush curb cut off muzzle overcome overthrow put an end to put down quash quell quench repress silence snuff out stamp out stifle subdue withhold

STRONG

annihilate bottle burke check clamp conquer extinguish interrupt muffle overpower shush smother spike squash stop trample

WEAK

beat down bring to naught hold back hold down hold in keep secret put kibosh on put lid on sit on

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid allow assist build up compliment encourage give in help let go permit praise release sanction start support surrender yield

STRONG

light open

Example Sentences

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It’s something you can make ahead, keep in the fridge, and grab on your way out the door.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

“I love you mom I’m so proud of you. It’s been really hard to keep in and not say anything,” daughter Christina Marie Cuevas told Slatten in a comment on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Try to keep in mind the adage that “IPO” often stands for “it’s probably overpriced.”

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

There was this sense that people were being manipulated online, but you have to keep in mind the dark part of the American soul.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

John tinkers with the Enigma machine we keep in the room.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

keep in

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