keep under

VERB

depress

Synonyms

STRONGEST

afflict beat down bother damp dampen daunt discourage dishearten dismay dispirit disturb dull lower reduce sadden sap slow trouble upset weaken weigh down

STRONG

abase ail beat bug chill cow darken debase debilitate degrade desolate devitalize distress drag drain enervate faze mock mortify oppress perturb press scorn torment try weary

WEAK

bear down bum out cast down put down reduce to tears run down throw cold water on turn one off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid assist cheer comfort delight encourage hearten help increase inspirit make happy order please raise strengthen

STRONG

activate admire approve calm elevate energize exalt flatter honor improve invigorate praise soothe upgrade

WEAK

excite lift push up stimulate uplift

Example Sentences

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The number of players an organization must keep under contract starting in 2024 will be 165 during the season and 175 during the offseason, down from the current 190 in season and 180.

From Seattle Times

In a separate ruling, Freeman ruled the PGA Tour’s amended counterclaim must keep under seal details related to LIV’s contracts and business strategy.

From Seattle Times

The document said: "It is good practice to keep under regular review the need to write off bad debts, but this does not appear to have been done for some time. Consequently, the city council has some extremely old debt on its books, and it will be necessary to bring forward reports to formally write off debts."

From BBC

But they have a crime problem of their own that they want to keep under wraps.

From Salon

I am over 50, and I have had high blood pressure that I keep under control with medication.

From Seattle Times

keep under

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