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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She had been reading studies and articles that showed psychedelic patients revealing truths they wanted to keep under wraps.

From Slate • Feb. 10, 2024

One of the hardest to keep under control is Ronald McDonald, which has body parts at different elevations, Jacob said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2023

"This is a matter we will need to continue to keep under regular consideration," said the MCC on Monday.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2023

All that’s missing in restoring floodplains is the will, and enough money to buy land, usually farmland that has become too costly to keep under cultivation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2023

Best to keep under cover when she heard them, or wear the oilskin sou’wester over her bright distinctive hair.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman

keep under

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